Originally Posted by dawnss

I think most people forget that Ayu's popularity in Japan is not all that great anymore. Besides just because someone was insanely popular six years ago does not mean that they will be liked six years down the road. Sorry to say, but she just might not be the same superstar that she was earlier. I am not trying to sound rude, however I do think that in a way she is trying to regain her popularity in Japan again by releasing fewer singles and by not appearing as often as she did in the past years. It may seem strange, but she can regain her popularity in Japan.