'Summer diary' PV uploaded on TeamAyu

[xLuna&1LOVE]

Wow, another thing that has leaked? Poor TA members. Bet they are not amused with this. Anyway, I think we have a lot of information already about sixxxxx within a week. Best to slow down and get 100 times more slayed on the day of the release. That's my plan.

But, I have listened to Summer Diary and it is very beautiful. The PV did not excite me that much.

[kiseki89]

I think the song is good, cant wait for the album&mirror to reach me! As for the pv, I think it's nice though I dont understand the raining part at the start. After watching on TA, kinda regret not getting the DVD too...

[Ayumi Romania]

I love the PV and I love the song!

[Ashen Twilight]

She put Summer diary on YouTube!!

Credits:
words : ayumi hamasaki
music : Tetsuya Yukumi
arrangement : Yuta Nakano

It looks like Nakano is returning to his roots!

[brener]

MYGOOSH
this video is so Japanesy and so anime-ish, shuya looks gayer than ever, what about those summer tattos, and that effing SOON, is that a wedding midage crisis?! Oh my gosh oh my gosh and that drama queen ending hahahah anyway, I loved this video, it's an entirely gift for her Japanese audience

[ayu-michan]

I like it! Don't know what's going on, don't understand anything but it's pretty enough and I like it! Shu-ya's appearance makes me happy, and well since it's a typical summer song, summer story, I'm not too surprised but I'm pleased

[truehappiness]

The video was shot in a day according to some articles posted after the YouTube upload and it was a 17 hour shoot. Also of note: Guam is where they shot BLUE BIRD and You & Me.

Mezamashi also aired a segment on the PV!



Dailymotion link with the first 5 seconds or so. (lots of hilarious Mezamashi uploads about Ayu here... like a fan with huge nails)

MEGA backup

Themes of the video are "a single summer's love" and "unforgettable summer memories".

You also see Hideki Sunaga in the making, so I guess he must have done this PV too along with Step by step.

[freedreamer]

any translated lyrics for Summer diary yet?

[Aderianu]

I didn't like Summer diary at the beginning, but song growing on me now

[truehappiness]

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

[Ryusei]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

Once we open the mini-album perhaps?

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by Ryusei

Once we open the mini-album perhaps?

A ONE, its legacy will live on forever.

[melissalove]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

Yeah right, lies

[chocopockymaster]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Ayu is being a little cryptic on Twitter with fans asking about the real meaning of the video and she says we'll know soon.

Must be a day that ends in "y"...

[Uknow!]

Exile have the same tattoos

[stepYOU1234]

I wasn't sure I'd like the video as it has the lovers and arguing theme but it is really well shot and Ayu is freaking beautiful in it. What also works well is the natural friendship and chemistry that Ayu and Shuya already have. I think the song will grow on me as it isn't an instantly memorable song but I think it is one that should do well in Japan? It sounds Ayu-ish but fresh. I thought A One was a good sign of Ayu returning to herself (not that I didn't enjoy other releases in the last few years but they just didn't feel like truly authentic Ayu) and this mini is shaping up to keep that going

[Yoake]

I just noticed that Ayu is wearing a red ankle bracelet. Link with Step by Step?

Originally Posted by Ryusei

Once we open the mini-album perhaps?

When we'll see the end of the pv of course.

[ayu_ready?]

finally a nice PV!

[happiholic★]

After watching the PV I kinda started thinking that this release, just like A One, seems like Ayu trying to get back to her "old image" that fans have been asking for since I guess Love songs era, when she married Mannie. However, I feel like none of the releases really capture the true "old Ayu". The fact that she just isn't that woman any more is just too apparent, like she's maybe trying too hard at it? It almost seems weird somehow. Not that I'm complaining, I like this era, but its just something I was feeling.

Anyway, the PV was alright. There were some scenes that were a little awkward, like the scenes where she is singing in the ocean. Her legs were stiff in one position, while the rest of her was being over-dramatic. And the acting was a little cheesy. But, overall I liked it. The location was beautiful and the overall tone was really nice.

[truehappiness]

Unfortunately, tabloids like Josei Seven are only so trustworthy. They do have some 'scoops' once in a while but when it comes to Ayu, they're usually pretty wrong. I think the basis for this rumor is that Tyson apparently wanted Ayu to get fatter. I guess it's hard to believe because Ayu got a lot of fitness tips from him since he's a gym rat.

There's more here if you want to see it:
http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/10361311/

At the end, they seem to mention that they contacted Ayu's management and their relationship is okay.

Seriously, why do these tabloids choose the absolute weirdest pictures of Ayu when they post rumors?

And as usual, a lot of netizens want Ayu back with Nagase, lol.

From @BartCHUUUUO


These articles seem to say that he was left in Singapore or whatever by Ayu, but it doesn't seem that way.