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We have to consider the fact that Avex might be "pushing" Ayu to not take a break. After all she is their "flagship", and she contributes to quite a bit of their income, so it might not be so popular if Ayu wants to have abreak for a year... For Avex, that means one year with ALOT less income. As brutal as it may seem, it is probably a factor for why she always has ten projects in the air at all times.
We don't know what goes on on those top secret meetings... For all we know, they might threaten to use alot less money on promoting her if she wants to have a year off and then start again. I dunno... I don't think it's all glittery and happy smiley times in the Avex business. Money comes first. It's a stock holder company after all. All about the dough...