yeah, I'm really glad she got 1st too - there is so much news about Ebi-chan (Ebihara Yuri) that I was afraid she took over as fashion leader of Japan. I've seen lots of pics of Ebi-chan, but I don't think her hair and choice of clothes are as good as Ayu. I'm so glad to see that there are others who agree with me, although it was pretty close, since Ebi-chan was 2nd. Yay for Ayu!