one of the things that we like to overlook, but never forget is the fact that...

ayu is almost 30 years old.

the older you get, the harder you have to work over the fresh, young, and bold new faces that pop out each day. surely ayu will still be a legend, but it is unfortunate to say that all legends must die.

don't get me wrong; i absolutely love ayumi and have no thoughts of her dying out any time soon. that woman is a machine!

a comeback for ayu? i don't think there's any need for coming-back! it's a dog-eat-dog world, especially in the media and most ESPECIALLY in japan, and i'm sure ayu can take care of herself. like another person said, she is still the face of japan and is still number one.