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Originally Posted by Cloud_Honey
Foxxy, the japanese people is getting stupid and ungenerous with ayu, simple & easy. But look at BoA. Look at the famous artists that were so popular. All those got low low low extreme low sales if you can see the Ayu's sales.
Probably if Ayu makes a pause on her career she will get better sales.
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I wouldn't say it's
low---just not up to Ayu's regular standards. It still got number 1. You also need to take into account the fact that t2m was available for download a long time before the single was released, as well as online vendors like iTunes Japan, mu-mo, etc. Physical sales are slumping because of digital advancement.
Furthermore, the promotion/budget for this single is rather low IMO. t2m and decision's PVs were rather lackluster compared to her previous efforts (really out there PVs like fairyland aside, even). Also, the TV performances of t2m were less than spectacular...in the majority of them, her voice sounds punctured and tired and people who are usually not fans of Ayu may be turned off by such lives.
And about taking breaks: I'm not really sure that would help? The Brilliant Green took a hella long break and when they came back, they sold only decently and it wasn't a brilliant comeback or anything. In comparison to the earlier years, Ayu does release at a slower pace; she's only had two singles a year for the past two years....who knows though.
The industry is quite unpredictable now, so whatever happens, happens. Ayu will still continue to make great music, regardless of sales, and that's what matters.