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Originally Posted by Zeke.
Well she did literally just say she “doesn’t believe in most things” in one of her most recent TA Q&A responses. Lol. But then again, I thought the narrative around why Timmy left was partially because he didn’t believe in the virus but the troupe did.
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As last year they had to cancel countdown show when someone from the staff tested positive I don’t think she denies the existence of the virus. But many artists hold concerts in japan this year despite all the declarations of state of emergency. I even went to one myself this summer and with good ventilation and no speaking/shouting rule and always wearing mask I don’t think there were any clusters spreading from such events - 闇営業 izakayas at shibuya or Shinjuku are much more dangerous.
Ayu can definitely survive couple of more years without changing her lifestyle but much smaller artists who were usually getting most of the money from music festivals can’t. Also money wise it is difficult for staff working at music venues if there are no events. So I guess it is good to try to hold some events even with restrictions to make sure venues all over the country don’t go bankrupt.
Also from November government wants to implement to some measures to return life to normal for those who got vaccinated so probably it will definitely be okay to hold a tour at least in Japan (provided no one from the staff catches the virus).
I guess after last year they learned lesson well and everyone involved in rehearsals, etc will be basically on the permanent quarantine for the duration of the tour.
PS. IMHO, If Timmy really left because of his stance regarding the virus this is an incredibly stupid way to end a huge chunk of his career.