I dont think Avex would actually push it that late because of competition. Even if they did know that the songs were going to tie-ins, why would they even pick 16th December? Which is so early compared to the movie and drama. Usually the movie and drama gets aired first before the single. We know how it always is the case in Japan. I mean, to even pick 16th december was to not even clash with releases above and below in the first place.
Ayu herself said she only recorded the recently...and the release date was LONG released even before her recording. Honestly, i really don't know how this all works but it seems like the shifting of the date is to suit the tie-ins and not avoid competition, i feel.
(ok if the chaka-uta is on the 25th...does that mean the songs are gonna get leaked a month before???..o noooo)
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