One thing that bothers me right now is that why do people assume Ayu will get more exposure in western part of the world? Just asking. How do you expect people to get interested in Ayu, if it's not mentioned she is a famous japanese singer?
Personally I highly doubt people will look and realize, "OMG, what a gorgeus lady! And she's a singer, too?! Let's try some of her music!" or something. Of course more exposure of Ayu is always good, but do you seriously think Ayu would get more fans because of a collaboration photoshoot?
But I am not bashing Ayu or anything. I'm just wondering this thing, and I AM NOT A HATER. I personally love Ayu very much
(well again, as I found her amazeness again with You were.../BALLAD but that has no meanings in this conversation) and I don't wish to fight with you as my english sucks hard. I just wanted to say my opinion on the matter before this gets happily trashed.