what does 1st july mean?

k21sh3n · #1 4th July 2010, 02:50 AM

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 · #2 4th July 2010, 05:40 AM

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 · #3 4th July 2010, 05:44 AM

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 · #4 4th July 2010, 05:46 AM

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

waterballoon · #5 4th July 2010, 05:50 AM

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 · #6 4th July 2010, 05:51 AM

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 · #7 4th July 2010, 05:53 AM

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 · #8 4th July 2010, 06:32 AM

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

ownsarai · #9 4th July 2010, 08:06 AM

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 · #10 4th July 2010, 10:19 AM

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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 · #11 4th July 2010, 05:17 PM

^^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 · #12 4th July 2010, 06:50 PM

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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 · #13 4th July 2010, 07:13 PM

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 · #14 4th July 2010, 08:48 PM

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?

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Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

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

Me too.

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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 · #15 4th July 2010, 09:40 PM

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

aisubeki · #16 4th July 2010, 09:43 PM

Wheeewww! Party time for Ayu!!

AyUta · #17 5th July 2010, 01:23 AM

i didn't know this, thanks

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C+R+E+AYUMI · #18 5th July 2010, 07:32 AM

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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

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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 · #19 5th July 2010, 09:03 AM

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 · #20 5th July 2010, 10:21 AM

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