Why did Ayu become popular?

[Sandy]

Originally Posted by DevilsClap

^ Wow, that's very insightful.
Thank you for saying all this. I always love reading what you write because I feel like I learn so much about Ayu.

^ This for sure.

I was just gonna come here and say "well, I guess she was at the right place at the right time" 'til I realised how stupid and simplified that sounds...

I do wish to know how Ayu herself would answer to this question.