Ayu never was a vocalist really....her voice isn't impressive, BUT i am impressed and inspired to see how from that she came to where she is now. She worked hard and reached a decent singing voice. It's not perfect but she gets that something in it to touch people. She will never be Beyonce but she doesn't have to, she's Ayu And she's prooved that she can improove. every artist has bad and good voice days. Especially when you are not born with impressive voice, and you have to work on it to make it sound. I think she sounds amazing these days. And i loved the performance. The vocals might have been a little forced or with difficulties for her but she did look like she had fun. The spirit is sometimes what gets people!