[Shocking news] TA message 204

babamon · #1 4th January 2008, 04:56 AM

Translation by HiruNoKaze:

My frank resolution for this year.

The truth is, last year, I had an ear check-up, my diagnosis being that my left ear has completely lost all function and that there is no treatment.

Even so, I want to keep being a singer.

That's why I'll keep singing as long as this remaining right ear works, to its limit.

I won't quit.

I won't make excuses.

As a professional, I will sing the best songs for you*.

I don't really like the word "ganbaru," but...

I will ganbaru**!!!!! At all costs!!!!!!!!!

Until that day, someday...

*Here she uses the word for "everyone," but I think it is better translated as "you." Also, the literal meaning is "I will definitely deliver the best songs to you." for reference.

**ganbaru means persevere or try hard, and it is a word very commonly used in Japanese. For example, as well as being used to mean "try hard," it is used in the same situations that "good luck" would be used in English.

This is a pretty shocking news.. hope i didn't translate wrongly..

Credit: akane5749 @ AC

ayu_fan929 · #2 4th January 2008, 04:57 AM

Woah. The annual tours she does must be taking its' toll. I feel sorry for her.

**ayumisrael** · #3 4th January 2008, 04:59 AM

OMG... poor ayu =\
That's what a true singer is...

truehappiness · #4 4th January 2008, 04:59 AM

So now we know why her singing was so... off. O_O

I think I'm gonna cry, seriously. D:

**zoomzoom** · #5 4th January 2008, 05:01 AM

Sad news, but she's very strong for not letting it get to her. Very admirable.

Neo Daydream · #6 4th January 2008, 05:01 AM

omigosh. i'm like in shock! poor Ayu!

VAL · #7 4th January 2008, 05:04 AM

OMFG!! !!! SO SAD

987654321987 · #8 4th January 2008, 05:06 AM

gosh.... so, the secret tour is the last one that she can sing in tune.....
it is a shame. i hope she wil protect her right ear as carefully as she can.

cttncandy · #9 4th January 2008, 05:13 AM

OH Geez! Poor Ayu, I admire her so much for continuing on despite of this problem. She is such a fighter and I love her so much for that!

Ayu pleease get some rest!!!

**milky_way** · #10 4th January 2008, 05:14 AM

I admire Ayu's perseverence (sp?) in this difficult time, and will always continue to support her

UHPlus · #11 4th January 2008, 05:16 AM

that's only one solution, seek profession aids and reduced the amount of concerts she had...

maybe once a years with only 5/6 shows...then what will really help her from worsen her working ear...and this will also depend on the avex whether they allowing her to lose so much profit from her concerts and appearances... u know avex is a money hungry company ^_^

VAL · #12 4th January 2008, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milky_way

I admire Ayu's perseverence (sp?) in this difficult time, and will always continue to support her

She need our support! !!! OMG! U_U

truehappiness · #13 4th January 2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UHPlus

that's only one solution, seek profession aids and reduced the amount of concerts she had...

maybe once a years with only 5/6 shows...then what will really help her from worsen her working ear...and this will also depend on the avex whether they allowing her to lose so much profit from her concerts and appearances... u know avex is a money hungry company ^_^

Please stop trying to post.

Ugh, I'm really crying like woaaah over this. WHY IS IT GETTING TO ME? D:

UHPlus · #14 4th January 2008, 05:21 AM

maybe she can be like hikki... hardly appearing for tv lives...hardly have any concerts and never appear for kohaku..

but she's still damn popular and sell like crazy...why can't ayumi be like hikki?

summersnow · #15 4th January 2008, 05:23 AM

OMG!!! this is sooo sad!!!
Ayu, pls take good care of yourself!!

***ImpactBreaker*** · #16 4th January 2008, 05:23 AM

Well, this time (in this thread only) I agree with UHPLUS. I hope ayu won't go "suicidal" pperforming like crazy until she goes completely deaf. Hopefully she'll give some rest at least to concerts and those stuff that deals with too much noise.

#17 4th January 2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UHPlus

maybe she can be like hikki... hardly appearing for tv lives...hardly have any concerts and never appear for kohaku..

but she's still damn popular and sell like crazy...why can't ayumi be like hikki?

Maybe Ayu would gain a little more popularity if she wasn't seen everywhere 24/7

I agree, if her hearing is bad, she shouldn't push it. I don't think it would be too bad if she limited her performances and stuff. I know her fans love her, but she needs to take caution too.

ayu_fan929 · #18 4th January 2008, 05:24 AM

I agree. She needs to take care of herself first by easing up on the touring.

truehappiness · #19 4th January 2008, 05:26 AM

I think the only reason Ayu does it is because she wants to get out there and do it. She can't not work just because of this, at least that's what she seems like..

Most of Japan isn't going to be aware of this, unless it makes some sort of huge news-thing in Japan..

Aggar · #20 4th January 2008, 05:26 AM

why my lovely Ayu ? ? ?

Ayu don't give up .. I'm wait you . .err . . we are with you . . . wishing nothing would happen to you . .