Umm..... I think I like BALLAD less after hearing the full HQ version, lol! ...>___> I've listened to it a few times in a row now, and it's not growing on me at all. I don't even feel a little bit of a spark that makes me think I may like it more than "ehh...." in the future. As a matter of fact, I'm just a little annoyed by the song now. :\ Sorry, Ayu. This will be one of the very few songs I can't bring myself to like enough to put on my MP3 player, or to even keep on my computer.

It's pretty, and it's something a little different, but it just booorreesss me. And there's absolutely no climax or "oomph" in the song. The only thing I like is her vocals....but again, I like You were...'s better. >_<
But no worries!! You were... more than makes up for the disappointment that is BALLAD.