what does 1st july mean?

[k21sh3n]

I don't understand, I always thought that the reason 1st July is special because she made a song about it. But after watching AT09 last night, it seems that's not the reason, 1st July means more special to her.. so.. anyone has any exact idea?

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I believe it's because she used to have a party every year on July 1st, sort of like the beginning of summer, and it meant a lot to her because she would spend time with her close friends and people she cared about.

Something like that. I wonder if she still does it.

[waterballoon]

July 1st means the first day of July, which is the seventh month of the year.

j/k

like what Pieces said, she used to (dunno if she still does it now) celebrate/have a party with her close friends on the night of June 30th, and it goes on till July 1st so that date has a special meaning to her

[gallowsCalibrator]

Oh, I didn't know that she had a party, thanks guys! (^_^) That sounds really special

[waterballoon]

yeah actually she mentioned the partying thing in an interview about the "H" single... I think it's up there under the "wataru's translation" link

[ohsixthirty]

July 1st is Ayu's day to recover from her hangover. So it's kind of like fer off day.

I also wonder if she still celebrates.

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

I tried to ask her on Twitter, but didn't get a response. Hm...it would be cool if she still did it.

[Picaflor 7/4]

I just thought she was a huge fan of summer and july 1st marked the first day of summer for her.

[ownsarai]

It was in an interview that July 1st for her was her getting together with her friends that she could only really see on June 30-July 1st. So it was a pretty special date for her.

[Earth_maiden]

Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

I just thought she was a huge fan of summer and july 1st marked the first day of summer for her.

But isn't June 1st the first day of summer? Or maybe Ayu has her own concept of seasons and dates... XD

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

^^July 1st, you mean? And yes, that's obvious. But it's still a good way to mark the beginning of summer. It's only a few days after...works for me.

[ALfromHELLSING]

Originally Posted by ownsarai

It was in an interview that July 1st for her was her getting together with her friends that she could only really see on June 30-July 1st. So it was a pretty special date for her.

Thanks for the info.

[Spartayu]

Oh thank you so much for this thread! I've always been thinking what really is the meaning of July 1st to her. Thanks so much

[Ranma Matsuri]

I was just thinking the same. Throwing a party every year on those dates? Really makes you wonder why she chose those two days... maybe it's just a coincidence?

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

I tried to ask her on Twitter, but didn't get a response.

Me too.

Originally Posted by Earth_maiden

But isn't June 1st the first day of summer? Or maybe Ayu has her own concept of seasons and dates... XD

Probably so. As far I as know, summer starts in June. I think it's the 22nd... somewhere around Father's Day.

[LastAngel]

Thanks for the info.
I've also been wondering what it meant to her.

[aisubeki]

Wheeewww! Party time for Ayu!!

[AyUta]

i didn't know this, thanks .

[C+R+E+AYUMI]

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

I believe it's because she used to have a party every year on July 1st, sort of like the beginning of summer, and it meant a lot to her because she would spend time with her close friends and people she cared about.

Something like that. I wonder if she still does it.

I expected she tweeted or posted something on TA about July 1st.
I believe thousends of fan tweeted her a "happy July 1st" but no answer came. Maybe isn't a special day no more..



@earth maiden

But isn't June 1st the first day of summer? Or maybe Ayu has her own concept of seasons and dates... XD

in the northern hemisphere the very first day of summer is june 22nd, after the summer solstice

[Raiu-Ayu]

here's the quote about the party in case anyone wants it

"There are two usual summer events to me. One is the party held every year on June 30, the birthday of the owner of this bar (in Tokyo), when many old friends of mine I can't usually see gather here. To me, that is the one and only unhealthy night of the year, from June 30 to July 1st. (Laugh) ...(omission) ... And the other is the event of watching fireworks after gathering at the shop of my acquaintance near the sea in August every year ... 　　("Zappy" Aug. 2002)"

[C+R+E+AYUMI]

I didn't remember about the fireworks..they must have inspired HANABI! thanks raiu