Hmms, no offence, but I think that maro/mannie relationship was all planned. For what motive, only ayu herself will know. Do you all think ayu would be such a simple person( after being in the entertainment industry for so long)??
I do love her still, musically and as an artist/ performer.. I could tell that she's still very sincere to her fans. But sometimes I do get a feel that ayu does things that puts her in the limelight or engages in things that benefits her. That's all... All she cares about is living a life of high society, high dining, wealth, fame and possessions. Did she EVER does any charitable act? No, I don't think so. Lets no include the Japan earthquake thing.
Sorry for speaking like an anti ayu.. Haha.. Just voicing out my opinions towards the recent ayu. Anyway, ayu is just a human after all.

perhaps environment made her that way. I'll still support her as an artist still!