wow, this is a great post. Nice to see Ayu is doing fine.
walking.proud's summary is also good.
Ayu is still busy for PV filming, recording (!!), promotion with magazines and TV program(s?), and live rehearsal.
One PV filmed in Japan was directed by Shimoko (Kazuyoshi).
As for another one, director is not mentioned.
Both still filming for ViVi and another are with Andy.
Looks very promising.
Personally I'm OK about Shimoko if the new PV will be fun to watch as that of Sparkle is.