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It was reported that Ayu missed rehearsal for the Kouhaku Utagassen on the 30th because of a slight fever. She spent the day resting in order to recover strength for her "ayumi hamasaki 2002-2003 LIVE" concert, which went ahead as scheduled. Ayu will be working for about 16 hours on New Years Eve. In addition to her CDL, she is taping the Kouhaku and a few other TV performances.

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainm.../12/31/03.html
http://chuspo.chunichi.co.jp/00/hou/..._____003.shtml
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/hochi/geino...0021230_70.htm