'Summer diary' PV uploaded on TeamAyu

[ayu-michan]

I like it! Don't know what's going on, don't understand anything but it's pretty enough and I like it! Shu-ya's appearance makes me happy, and well since it's a typical summer song, summer story, I'm not too surprised but I'm pleased

[Embleu]

Originally Posted by pepper

Thats not really my type of songs, yet I can say this song is VERY good. Fans will love it.

My sentiments too. Arrangement is excellent; melody didn't really grab me, but I think it's one of those songs that will grow on me. (I didn't like Free & Easy the first time I heard it either, and now ... ) Storyline of the PV looks boring, but damn, that cinematography! Those are some of the best opening shots in an Ayu PV ever. The shots with her standing in the water, backlit by the sunset are genius too.

[truehappiness]

The video was shot in a day according to some articles posted after the YouTube upload and it was a 17 hour shoot. Also of note: Guam is where they shot BLUE BIRD and You & Me.

Mezamashi also aired a segment on the PV!



Dailymotion link with the first 5 seconds or so. (lots of hilarious Mezamashi uploads about Ayu here... like a fan with huge nails)

MEGA backup

Themes of the video are "a single summer's love" and "unforgettable summer memories".

You also see Hideki Sunaga in the making, so I guess he must have done this PV too along with Step by step.

[freedreamer]

any translated lyrics for Summer diary yet?

[Aderianu]

I didn't like Summer diary at the beginning, but song growing on me now

[truehappiness]

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

[Uknow!]

Exile have the same tattoos

[Ryusei]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

Once we open the mini-album perhaps?

[stepYOU1234]

I wasn't sure I'd like the video as it has the lovers and arguing theme but it is really well shot and Ayu is freaking beautiful in it. What also works well is the natural friendship and chemistry that Ayu and Shuya already have. I think the song will grow on me as it isn't an instantly memorable song but I think it is one that should do well in Japan? It sounds Ayu-ish but fresh. I thought A One was a good sign of Ayu returning to herself (not that I didn't enjoy other releases in the last few years but they just didn't feel like truly authentic Ayu) and this mini is shaping up to keep that going

[Yoake]

I just noticed that Ayu is wearing a red ankle bracelet. Link with Step by Step?

Originally Posted by Ryusei

Once we open the mini-album perhaps?

When we'll see the end of the pv of course.

[ayu_ready?]

finally a nice PV!

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by Ryusei

Once we open the mini-album perhaps?

A ONE, its legacy will live on forever.

[happiholic★]

After watching the PV I kinda started thinking that this release, just like A One, seems like Ayu trying to get back to her "old image" that fans have been asking for since I guess Love songs era, when she married Mannie. However, I feel like none of the releases really capture the true "old Ayu". The fact that she just isn't that woman any more is just too apparent, like she's maybe trying too hard at it? It almost seems weird somehow. Not that I'm complaining, I like this era, but its just something I was feeling.

Anyway, the PV was alright. There were some scenes that were a little awkward, like the scenes where she is singing in the ocean. Her legs were stiff in one position, while the rest of her was being over-dramatic. And the acting was a little cheesy. But, overall I liked it. The location was beautiful and the overall tone was really nice.

[あーちゃん]

Originally Posted by Aderianu

story of her life
Ayu went to LA, met love, but can't stay there

There's a recent rumors about her recently that published in a magazine that she and her husband (the baldy guy) is seperated / divorce, apparently. I read it in baidu's article.

I'm not sure if it's true, it could be.
That's why we have a hint in this PV?

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by あーちゃん

There's a recent rumors about her recently that published in a magazine that she and her husband (the baldy guy) is seperated / divorce, apparently. I read it in baidu's article.

I'm not sure if it's true, it could be.
That's why we have a hint in this PV?

Weird... he was in Japan for the show finale of Cirque de Minuit and Chinese fans got pictures with him. I don't think anything's wrong with her relationship right now.

[あーちゃん]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Weird... he was in Japan for The Show Must Go On exhibition and Chinese fans got pictures with him. I don't think anything's wrong with her relationship right now.

【真假新闻】步姊被老公逼增肥 不满闹分居
滨崎步（步姊）２月时来台为林俊杰演唱会站台，当时小她10岁的第二任丈夫隐身人群中爱相随。但最新出刊的 日本杂志《女性SEVEN》报导，她为了身材问题与嫩夫闹得不可开交，双方已经暂时分居。

36岁的步姊前年与医大生老公完婚，两人形影不离。在美籍老公眼中，身高150公分出头的步姊身材过瘦，强 烈要求她「增肥」。但步姊因忙於巡回演唱会，为了保持体态，每天都吃减肥餐，加上易胖体质，长期以来对体重 斤斤计较，还传出为了瘦身试过吃猫食、岩盘浴、只吃泰国菜、吃鸟饲料等极端减肥法。

步姊老公觉得她太不健康，为了胖瘦问题两人争执不下。他们婚后原本住在新加坡的豪华别墅，但步姊为了全日本 巡演，加上老公唠叨太烦，已经和妈妈搬回国，暂时分居以图耳根清静。

Translate it for yourself,
That's what it says.

[truehappiness]

Unfortunately, tabloids like Josei Seven are only so trustworthy. They do have some 'scoops' once in a while but when it comes to Ayu, they're usually pretty wrong. I think the basis for this rumor is that Tyson apparently wanted Ayu to get fatter. I guess it's hard to believe because Ayu got a lot of fitness tips from him since he's a gym rat.

There's more here if you want to see it:
http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/10361311/

At the end, they seem to mention that they contacted Ayu's management and their relationship is okay.

Seriously, why do these tabloids choose the absolute weirdest pictures of Ayu when they post rumors?

And as usual, a lot of netizens want Ayu back with Nagase, lol.

From @BartCHUUUUO


These articles seem to say that he was left in Singapore or whatever by Ayu, but it doesn't seem that way.

[primavera♥]

Originally Posted by あーちゃん

There's a recent rumors about her recently that published in a magazine that she and her husband (the baldy guy) is seperated / divorce, apparently. I read it in baidu's article.

I'm not sure if it's true, it could be.
That's why we have a hint in this PV?

I hope that's not true. And I hope all is well. Going through relationship struggles is a lot. I would have had a breakdown after everything with Nagase alone. So I'm glad to see ayu find love again.

There are always a bunch of rumors around about ayu.

[melissalove]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

Yeah right, lies

[chocopockymaster]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

Must be a day that ends in "y"...