I think it's a shame that Ayu seems so distant from the public. I think if everyone knew her as we know her from her TA messages and stuff, they would maybe feel more connected? But only die hard fans get that connection I guess.
But question...? Even with these kind of sales, she's still doing much better than other female artists right? (minus Hikki, Namie and Kumi because they're kind of on the same level). It's really the boy bands and male artists who are soaking up all the sales?
I mean what is Ayu's REAL downfall here? Is it her diva status? Her music? Her gender? Or all the above? She's obviously still popular, but what is keeping the casual listener from falling in love with her again? Does she need to put on a t and jeans, get a PASSCO, sing R&B and look like a tomboy?
I would never want Ayu to conform to what the public thinks she should be just to increase sales
(I don't even really think that Ayu cares about that kind of stuff really... I could be wrong though). I want Ayu to be Ayu, and if that's a diva who worked hard for ten years to get where she is, then so be it! I mean it's not like she's a ***** or something, she may not be "humble," but she's a sweetheart ^^;
I'm just typing while thinking..... haha