[CHE.R.RY]

Well of course I am afraid...but you know when it comes down to it, I think we should be considering what's best for Ayu. If she's tired of being in the music business or has a change of heart...then she is always entitled to retire. I love Ayu more than any other artist and even when she goes away, she will always be my personal favorite. But I really feel that Ayu's time is almost up. Especially with the news of her being half-deaf.
I know she said she would not give up...but Ayu's popularity is declining quite a bit. I can't really explain it just seems like the end might be coming within the next 3-5 years if not shorter. I'm sorry to seem pessimistic :/

EDIT: To all of you saying she won't stop...I'm sorry but she has to stop sometime. I know she said she would be lost without music but you know, Ayu is well over one of the richest women in Asia and could stop anytime and not have to worry about money. Even when she does retire she'll probably turn out like Seiko Matsuda and perform live every once in awhile or appear on talk shows.