But people will forget Seiko eventually. 20 years ago, Seiko was the greatest; today is Ayu is greatest... tomorrow someone else will be greatest.

For us, like young people like me --around 20s and 30s--, Ayu will always be Empress to us. Next generation will think another singer is better.

I think Ayu has more talent than seiko, but seiko is really a lot more prolific than Ayu. She has had 44 albums since 1979. That's a lot! I just don't like the crazy things Matsuda does these days... she's trying to be like super young again and I would rather see her really explore good themes for adults.