[~kashifaita~]

Definitely Secret. That was my first Ayu album as an Ayu fan. The first song I was exposed to was Startin', believe it or not lol. I was a huge Utada fan around that time, so it definitely didn't really strike my fancy (kinda just thought she one of those artists that liked to copy American trends).

Then, a few months later, after thinking maybe I should give her a chance, I ran into fairyland and Angel's song through limewire...and the rest was history. It's honestly thanks to Ayu I was able to broaden my horizons to check out Koda/Namie and other jpop acts (I used to refuse to listen to anyone BUT Utada) and this was all in the same year Secret came out. 2006 was definitely a year of change for me.

I can recall everything SO vividly, such as reading about the rumors of Secret being a mini album, the show where Ayu performed JEWL and everyone thought she was pregnant because of her dress...lol. In particular, It was, 1LOVE, JEWEL and momentum really teleport me back to that time.