[LacusClyne]

Originally Posted by jimex289

Meh...that was then and this is now. It would probably have more serious implications if that picture was taken in the year of '09, and not '99. Then again, if it has to do with her success and popularity, then perhaps the implications are just as serious now. She might have received preferential treatment but that can only get you so far...wouldn't be right to assume she got this far on someone else's influence alone.

hmm, but without these special treatments, ayu might not even have a chance to release any music, so it does sound like a little favourism.
Remember, her NFN sales are horrible, she's not a good singer back then.

EDIT: oh well...i don't want to think about how ayu got her chance, i prefer beliving that Max found her hidden ability and have to send her to New York to groom this young girl.