Disappointing 10th anniversary.

[truehappiness]

But you're right, despite Ayumi's efforts, certain people are always going to complain about how they feel disappointed or cheated.

What efforts? This year has been basically a replica of last year with the ASIA TOUR spread out further, a remix album(s) in place of one of the A BEST 2 albums, and a single switched with one of the A BEST 2 albums [A BEST 2 -> glitter / t2m switching to MW -> "A COMPLETE"]..

I've got to say that you all say that she's putting "SO MUCH EFFORT" into everything and I'm sure she's trying her best doing lives and stuff, but dang it, this year lacks passion/effort. It's not like I usually complain about Ayu like this just because she doesn't release, but I think this year should have been something special, and it's just.. 2007 happening all over again in 2008.

[Akutenshi]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I've got to say that you all say that she's putting "SO MUCH EFFORT" into everything and I'm sure she's trying her best doing lives and stuff, but dang it, this year lacks passion/effort. It's not like I usually complain about Ayu like this just because she doesn't release, but I think this year should have been something special, and it's just.. 2007 happening all over again in 2008.

If you can say that (in the bold), and then not see any passion or effort coming from her this year, then I don't know what to say to you. Singing for her fans IS her passion, and it IS what she puts her most effort in. If you don't realize that by now, then it sounds like all you care about are your selfish desires for new music.

She definitely did put in "SO MUCH EFFORT" this year, just in different ways, and whether you're satisfied or not isn't going to change that fact.

[Kikaru]

Originally Posted by Akutenshi

If you can say that (in the bold), and then not see any passion or effort coming from her this year, then I don't know what to say to you. Singing for her fans IS her passion, and it IS what she puts her most effort in. If you don't realize that by now, then it sounds like all you care about are your selfish desires for new music.

She definitely did put in "SO MUCH EFFORT" this year, just in different ways, and whether you're satisfied or not isn't going to change that fact.

I <3 you so much right now.

Yes, she did set the high standard of releasing rapidly, but you know, a person is allowed to change. During most artist's peaks they will release a lot but slow down eventually.