Do you think Ayu will retire next year?

[Melrose]

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LOL @ your avatar. Wtf? XD

Oh wait I just read the caption. NVM.

[majrakun]

Ayu will only retire after she conquer the world. Her soldier are the ayupans, and her world theme song is Bold and Delicious.

Originally Posted by Melrose

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LOL @ your avatar. Wtf? XD

Oh wait I just read the caption. NVM.

Sometimes, photoshop makes your dream come true. *cough*

[yamogi]

I dont really think so...

[Mirai Noah]

Nope, I don't think she'll retire, for the reasons everyone else stated.

[Zeke.]

Definately not. Ayu has said countless times before that she will keep marching on, no matter what obstacles may come her way - she will keep marching on... for us!

[AyuHamasaki01]

No, I don't think so.

[Lanz16]

If ever she will retire, I'll be happy for her because she will leave a huge contribution to the JPop music industry and to our lives by her beautiful lyrics and her vibrant personality.

But IMO, I don't think she'll retire.
She'll continue to make wonderful music for us.

[AyUta]

Nope, not until her hearing completely goes out on her, I think she said.

[ownsarai]

I think Ayu has at least 10 more years in her. Maybe more. Next year is way too soon for her to retire.

[OoxchocolatexmarblexoO]

Like everyone said, I don't think Ayu will retire that soon.
But I have to agree, I don't think the japanese public nor avex will
be friendly towards her as much as they used to. I mean, unlike the
U.S, it seems that the japanese public fancies new faces(out with the
old and in w/ the new). If she really wants to keep going, I think she'll
have to tone things down a bit(image wise) and sing songs that are more..appropriate
for her age.

I mean if you look at Namie(who has passed her 20's),
she toned down/matured alot compared to the old days.

[luna7996]

Originally Posted by OoxchocolatexmarblexoO

Like everyone said, I don't think Ayu will retire that soon.
But I have to agree, I don't think the japanese public nor avex will
be friendly towards her as much as they used to. I mean, unlike the
U.S, it seems that the japanese public fancies new faces(out with the
old and in w/ the new). If she really wants to keep going, I think she'll
have to tone things down a bit(image wise) and sing songs that are more..appropriate
for her age.

I mean if you look at Namie(who has passed her 20's),
she toned down/matured alot compared to the old days.

I don't think that Ayu can 'mature' as you put it.She has always been a very childish kind of girl and she herself has said that she wants to always be like a child and honestly I like her that way.I don't care if she is 30 or 40.My mom is 47 and she acts like a little girl.I guess thats another reason why Ayu means so much to me.She reminds me of my mom who is my Idol,my angel,my bff and shopping buddy.

[elepop]

No chance.

[Ani_C]

It would blow entirely cause it would mean her other ear went boom, she has become a liar and that I will not be able to see her in concert D:

[luna7996]

Originally Posted by Ani_C

It would blow entirely cause it would mean her other ear went boom, she has become a liar and that I will not be able to see her in concert D:

liar??? o_O

[ayumisrael]

As long as she can hear and sing I don't think so. No chance.

[AyuGAME]

^LOL...so funny comment

but..who knows she will be another "justine henin" wanna be, that retired while still on the top of the world...

knocking wood that it will never happen

[taskinillusion]

No way! She hasn't held a world tour yet! XD

[AyuGAME]

^amen...to that...XD...
let's crossing out fingers everyone...hope that she will make world tour, maybe next year?

[♥ you!]

^ aw thats cute!

I don't think Ayu will retire next year. I'm curious to see what she does after her 10th anniversary.

[terra]

^^ Yes, next year maybe too early to think about retire IMO

But if she is to retire I hope she released at least 50 singles and another album,,

About the maturity idea, yes I think she should consider it for her age she should perform as appropriate as possible. Is not that I don't like her cute style but again, 'Auntie' Ayu should see how things now (sorry no offense)