[Batera]

No, Ayu hasn't lost her touch. And I know she tries to give her better each concert she does. The point is: it's not easy to sing with a ear problem. People here complain about her voice but have you ever covered your left ear and tried to sing? It's very hard, you hear only half of the sound. Ayu is dealing with it. I'm sure she knows about her voice, and I also know that she's managing to do something to improve it. It is clearly visible on her TV performances and concerts, when she closes her eyes and try the most to concentrate on her notes.
She doesn't want to disappoint her fans, and she also doesn't want to stop singing. Ayu loves to sing, and this is her life.

The most important thing is her efforts.
I think one of the most beautiful things I saw in my life was Ayu doing two concerts of 3 hours and a half with a broken hand last year. If you watched the PCDL making-of, you probably saw the pain she felt during all band and dance rehearsals for these concerts. Even on December 31st, she was in pain before the concert starts. But did you see any pain expression on her face during the concert? NO! Why? Because she did her best! She gave her better for her fans! Ayu, you're great! I don't know if other artist would be able to do this! The respect she has with her fans is amazing.

Other than that, have you seen the rush she lived into 2009?
Rule/Sparkle single, Next Level album, Arena Tour, Sunrise/Sunset single, a-nation '09, Arena Tour again, You were.../BALLAD single, several TV performances and Countdown Live. All in one year!
I also think she needs a rest, but after all, I'm happy for the great job she's been doing lately! Ok, her voice is not good, but we all know she's doing her best and her voice will improve gradually according she does more albuns and lives.

I'd like to congratulate AyUmIXx for the efforts to make people stop complaining and support Ayu overall! I like you, AyUmIXx, you're great! And I love you blog too, you do a real good job! ^^