When will her ear problems be confirmed? Perhaps I missed it but to my knowledge she hasn't said what her diagnosis is. Just that she is losing her hearing for a long time now. I feel that it would be helpful to know more details so we can understand better.

I don't mean this in a cold hearted way but, I really am not shocked by this news. I think it has been obvious that something isn't right with her hearing. This only confirms my fears that I have had for a few years now.
I wish there was a way to help Ayu's situation.