[Raiu-Ayu]

Seems like she's saying she recognises Risato as a man regardless of what anyone else says which is why she used him as the love interest in the performance.

Ayu has always had an amazing track record regarding LGBTQ+ support. She has had many gay dancers, she had a gay romance in the GREEN PV with Midoring, performing at Tokyo Pride, her professional and personal relationship with Timmy, welcoming Lico back into the troupe as one of the girls to name but a few.

She has said many times the predominately LGBTQ+ population of Ni-chome gave her a place to belong when she moved to Tokyo and Ayu repays the community with the simple respect we deserve. Say what you want about her, J-Pop gays stan the queen.