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Originally posted by matt
I think it's a really beautiful cover. And if you all looked past your really *really* immature "eww theyy're going to kiss!" opinions, you would too.

I don't recall saying "Ewwww!" or being immature over the image but it's not typical of Ayu to do such a cover. Therefore, it could be a big turnoff for those seeing the cover(s) for the first time. No, I'm not immature but don't agree with the mechanism used to prove 2 parts becoming one not only with beauty but also with controversy.

ETA: In one autotranslation, the journalist stated:

"Moreover, CD jacket is a unique setup whose Hamazaki manages "two roles of one person." "

Again, I repeat (as Grant also mentioned) there are tons of ways of showing this with beauty, yet why suggest it in a sexual way? Yes there is some beauty in that also but it's both positive and negative. Nowadays people turn to sexuality for attention especially if you look at tATu. Past images that Ayu has done (such as RAINBOW, I am. . ., LOVEppears, UNITE!) turned to bodily image for both beauty and attention, but it seems like Avex is turning toward the growing trend of turning to sexual practices to get attention and publicity. The Ayus could have been holding hands, sleeping, hugging, planting flowers, etc. and that beauty would have still been there. As pointless as a trend it is, it's frustrating to see Ayu/Avex take part with the rest of the crowd.