A few questions about Ayu's staff.

[orbitalaspect]

1. Has Ayu ever fired someone on her staff? If so, what were the details? I'm curious because I've recently been surprised to learn how common American artists fire people in their band and daily staff. It seems unlikely with Ayu, but I imagine she's had a few issues with staff throughout her career.

2. On the Cirque de Minuet ARENA TOUR, who was the guy singing Diary? I feel like I've seen him mentioned as a relative of Ayu? Whoever he is, I was enamored by him and loved his inclusion in Ayu's performance. I felt he is the first collaboration I actually wanted to see and hear more.

3.Does Ayu still collaborate with Tim, or is he only part of her live band? Do they do anything else? Tim's mic was turned down for most of Cirque de Minuet, and he had no costume changes like in previous tours. I read before that he had released some of his own songs, but I haven't heard much since.

4. What was LICO's story? I know LICO was a former dancer, transitioned, then returned, but I'm curious if LICO has ever talked publicly about her experience. LICO is extremely shy outside of performance, so I'm curious whether the public has been supportive, dismissive, or antagonistic regarding LICO's presence.

Also, as a side question to this, are some of Ayu's male dancers uncomfortable around LICO? During the encore of Cirque de Minuet, LICO touched one of the other dancers and made a seductive face, and he grimaced and almost pushed her away. I can try to make a *.gif of the shot if you're not sure what I'm referring to.