[jbrat2219]

I don't know. I feel like if the judgements of other people is so much of a concern then why are some people also fans of artists who do racier stuff. I don't need to tell you there are artists who do things way more over the top than even the worst of the Party Queen covers. And fans wave the freedom flag of defence for others claiming they can do what they want and sex is natural and they are free to express themsevles. So why not ayu? It is not like she has NEVER done it before and it is not like she campaigned her whole career against sexuality. Why isn't she free to express herself without shame, judgments be damned? Why does "what will people think?" Matter now?

In my opinion, I would be ashamed if ayu did something wrong but expressing your sexuality or creativity is never wrong. It may make some uncomfortable, sure. But that doesn't make it wrong. She is still the same woman we all know and love. She hasn't changed, she hasn't stopped surprising us (obviously lol), she hasn't stopped pushing the limits.

About the execution, yeah I agree her point could have came across a little better but to be honest if you are familiar with ayu's work you know that she does total package, not obvious displays in each segment of her work. Her work as a whole will reflect her purpose. Not just one piece of it. Doesn't that mean you can't hate the covers? No, hate on haters. But I think we should leave the discussion of concept to a later date when we have more pieces of the puzzle because right now the covers are only a clue.