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Old 11th March 2021, 10:59 PM
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I find that ayu’s voice is weak in this new cover. Especially for those words with “A” vowels. Maybe because she’s pregnant and can’t use much strength from her diaphragm to sing.
Ah, you put it into words. That's what's happening here, isn't it?

My first response is that the comparative weakness of her voice is underwhelming against the sweeping orchestration, but I haven't had a chance to listen closely yet. I am still very grateful to her. The PV is also gorgeous, and I love that her male dancers are waltzing together.

As for her face, other than the obvious changes in appearance due to pregnancy (why can't people leave her alone about this? ), I think her hairstyle on the main set frames her forehead in a way that we aren't used to seeing. The whole look is beautiful.