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I'm not getting my hopes up either regarding the first disc having a hidden track, but if Miliyah were to include one as an Ayu cover, it would be a really cool homage to her given that LOVEppears, I am..., RAINBOW, etc. also include hidden tracks.

But yeah, it's highly unlikely that Avex would be willing to sign off on a cover without it being thoroughly promoted as an inclusion - I imagine Sony would have a similar approach.

In the case Ayu and Avex did turn down a cover request, I agree that it seems silly to do so, particularly as Ayu seems to be active as ever at the moment. Also, it's highly unlikely that a cover would ever eclipse the magic of the original, moreso if it's a mega hit, so any insecurities that they may have about allowing parts of her discography to be covered would be irrational?

I would like to see more Ayu covers in the future, simply because her peak was two decades ago now. It would be a great way of introducing her music to the youth again. I almost always listen to an original after being introduced to it by a good cover - I imagine most people do, so why not?

Regardless, I'm really looking forward to this album!!! I loved Wing, it was very 'Miliyah', so I'm hoping she transforms these covers to reflect her own artistry (while of course respecting the essence of the originals).