^I thought he was 5. o_o;

I thought cougar's had to be in their 40's dating 20 something guys...

How in the world does dating someone 5-6 years younger than you make you a cougar

^ You must know nothing about asian cultures

read from pommy48's tweet, she said she read a lot of Japanese fans left TA coz of the announcement.. T__T

edit: sorry for not clear enough

Between what everyone together is saying here of their changing opinions and how japanese fans are reacting, I don't think she will even sell 100,000 of a cd ever again. This stunt just brought her career crashing down.

People STILL think this is a stunt? Ayu is Japanese and she's been in this business a very long time, I'm sure she was aware how a lot of people would react to all this. I guess love is more important to her than the opinions of a bunch of random people that just want to judge. More power to her.

I'm sorry, but I really hate TA (no offense to anyone who's a member here because AHSTA are cool ^^v). They want Ayu all to themselves. They b'ched at Ayu for posting on Twitter, then they b'ched when she married Mannie because he was a foreigner, and now when she's only dating Maro, a Japanese and someone she's known for years, they're still not happy. There's really no pleasing them. And it's a shame, because Ayu holds them so dear and they treat her like crap. It's not like her relationship status will affect their membership or anything. But if they wanna leave TA over this, then good, cuz obviously they're not true fans. Let people who love her get their spots.

Just to be clear...Pommy said she read on weibo that a lot of fans are leaving TA.

...just so no one bites her head off later for saying something lol


And personally, I don't consider 5-6 years to be cougar status. When you're like 20-35...ages kinda get jumbled. Everyone hangs out with each other. It's not weird.


^I agree. Japanese fans, honestly. And their industry. Just kind of disgusting in general to me these days. But whatever.

I hope you're happy Japan. It's why you guys are crashing, burning, and can't even upload HD videos on youtube. Better do something.

Wow, seriously? So sad!
I thought Ayu has always said music is what's most important to her. Music is her life. Music is her true love. To be able to perform. I know it must be hard for her, as she has sent messages that she is lonely at times, but the way this situation came about may have ultimately cost her what she loves the most. :(

:thud

I just can't believe this... :no

As I said earlier before, 2012 has been the WORST year for Ayu that I've ever heard of, and the loss of TA members really kind of shock me... :shakehead

(At least, I'm NOT a TA member)

I really have to wonder why...maybe they're not happy with the Ayu-Maro tie-up? How come that's more controversial than the Ayu-Mannie tie-up and eventual divorce?

2012 has not been pretty a good year for Ayu...

ppl there, she's just dating someone, not like she's been hiding secrets for year like she's married to someone much older than her and having kids who's now already 20 years old. geeez.

^ I didn't say music isn't important to her, just that love is more important to her than idiot's opinion's of her/her personal choices. And really, love has always been one of the central themes of Ayu's music, so without love she wouldn't even have music /shrug

probably because of the drama surrounding him and his ex wife.

I saw this on weibo, it looks like an official TA message
http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/556e4fa0gw1dyyj3ialrjj.jpg

The unexpected hit song Who... was featured in a CDTV show! Those TA members who took a dislike to ayu, please don't forget the time and youth you spent with ayu; even if you decided to leave TA, please don't forget that ayu's songs will always be by your side. I pray that this singing voice will reach you... (The last sentence is from Who...)

Translated by me

Now I'm worried about again and future releases...

After this mess I wouldn't count on there being future releases.

She doesn`t care and will definitly still doing music.

Can you just leave TA like this? Don't you have to wait until your membership runs out? Ayu is barely posting in her diary anymore, chances are people also have other reasons than Ayu/Maro for leaving.

The only reason people sign up for TA is because of tour/CDL tickets. I guess these people have no plans to see Ayu and Maro live anymore.

ayu's staff at least, know about fans leaving TA?