mmmh... I don't know why I like this album the least. it was the last earlier one I bought (I got into Ayu during A BALLADS era) and I was depressed (once again
) when I used to listen to it. in fact, I haven't listened to it much. it always makes me sad.
about the cover... ummm, I wouldn't see anything dramatic in this, it looks sexy and I think she wanted to changer her image as a "cute, shy, short-haired, young go-over singer" to a "damn good, sexy singer who's got to get respect". I think that she succeeded doing this with Duty. the LOVEppears's styles were a bit ridiculous.
edit: just noticed that "Duty" was the first Ayu song that I listened to (2 minute version)... And it totally shook me, I listened to it over and over. ^^"