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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:01 AM
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:07 AM
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Staff upload 4K resolution plz
The quality is too bad....
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:07 AM
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It's a great video imo – love the way it was filmed. I only wish that the blue look was used more + I expected Ayu to dance more after her comments. Still, I really like it & it's perfect for a summer bop.

The intro + that little INSPIRE throwback tho, we had to stan.
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:14 AM
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Did they hire the choreographer for 1 yen?
At least the costumes looked beautiful, and I loved the water splash scene...
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Old 2nd July 2022, 12:54 PM
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Did they hire the choreographer for 1 yen?
At least the costumes looked beautiful, and I loved the water splash scene...
Omg I thought this :/ either that or the dancers learned it in about 5 minutes… it doesn’t really suit the best of the song and it looks quite awkward, like they’re on stage rather than on a beach as well
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:19 AM
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They just changed the thumbnail & it's so much better.

Also Ayu looks GORGEOUS! Her body looks amazing & so do the looks.
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:22 AM
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I love the video. Reminiscent of “Inspire.” A little confused though as to throwing the black wig and coin headdress on her while she in the gold outfit and blonde braids for promo pictures. She looks better in the blonde braids
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:32 AM
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im kinda bumped there was literally 10s of the black hair ayu and THATS IT?! such a waste. Especially those cave scenes
I love the opening of them appearing from the ocean. It could have led to something more but I guess a dance PV is nice too.
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:35 AM
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minute 02:31 similiar with INSPIRE PV's dance?
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Old 2nd July 2022, 06:41 AM
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Damn the PV is good !! So much INSPIRE vibe in it, love it.
Ayu Queen of the ocean !
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Old 2nd July 2022, 08:03 AM
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I wonder why I feel this song is so dark, and then I watch the PV..

it has some Illuminati, Satan elements. It is a summer song with some really dark elements in it.
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Old 2nd July 2022, 08:11 AM
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I can’t stop seeing Slowking lol.

I like it though! Blue look was underused but still nice.
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Old 2nd July 2022, 08:19 AM
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I am… disappointed (?) Like, the PV had A LOT of potential but fell short. The scenes from the cave with dark hair should have been used more. I wonder if we will get a different edit of the video on the album or something.
The dancers are cringy as always.
About the song. I love it. I have no complaints. It’s different from everything she has made, it’s catchy, well produced. A bop. I agree with some people that it does lack the “classic Ayu” feel, but I’m in for a change. If they manage to promote the new album wisely, she can do well on charts. Now, if I were them, I would try and make a cohesive album. Leaving all the songs prior nonfiction out, and making an album full of well produced bops.

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Old 2nd July 2022, 09:18 AM
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I deserve something more powerful from the M/V ��

The song is amazing!
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Old 2nd July 2022, 10:50 AM
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Okay, the song is growing on me a bit

I made a quick translation. It's a 'we can finally enjoy summer again after all those lockdowns' kind of song.

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Summer Again

We gathered here
to reclaim that summer
Dancing all night long
Frankly, we now say no to ‘no’

Keep it going like that
Give our freedom back
Don’t stop
Everyone is wishing

We were waiting forever, patiently
There’s nothing better than this

Summer Again
Summer Again
We remember
We almost lost it

Summer Again
Summer Again
Getting serious
next to you

Boy boy, don’t be shy
Boy boy, don’t be shy
Girl girl, like sunshine
Girl girl, like sunshine
We’re all ready
It’s starting

Clap your hands
Looking good
Put your hands in the air
Exaggeratedly and
rushed, repeat it
Like you’re back in love with love

Never stop
Let me enchant you
Wipe your tears
I’m here for you

I embrace you tightly, quickly
I promise there’s a future

Summer Again
Summer Again
One more time, believe
in everything now

Summer Again
Summer Again
I fall for your smile
Always

Boy boy, don’t be shy
Boy boy, don’t be shy
Girl girl, like sunshine
Girl girl, like sunshine
We’re all ready
It’s starting

We were waiting forever, patiently
There’s nothing better than this

Summer Again
Summer Again
We remember
We almost lost it

Summer Again
Summer Again
Getting serious
next to you

Boy boy, don’t be shy
Boy boy, don’t be shy
Girl girl, like sunshine
Girl girl, like sunshine
We’re all ready
It’s starting

Summer Again
Summer Again

Summer Again
It’s starting…

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Note:
'We gathered here to reclaim that summer'
In Japanese 'ano natsu' gives the feel of 'that summer from a while ago'.

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original lyrics:
Spoiler:
あの夏を取り戻す
ためにココに集まって
踊り明かす私達
正直もうNOはこっちがNO

このままいって
自由を返して
止まらないで
みんな願ってる

じっとずっと待っていた
(Aren't I?) これ以上なんてない

Summer Again
Summer Again
思い出している
失くしかけてた

Summer Again
Summer Again
本気になってく
君の隣で

Boy boy, don’t be shy
Boy boy, don’t be shy
Girl girl, like a sunshine
Girl girl, like a sunshine
We're all ready yeah
始まって行く

Clap your hands
いい感じ
Put your hands in air
大袈裟に
急かすように繰り返し
恋に恋し直すみたいに

やめないでいて
見惚れさせていて
涙を拭いて
僕がいるから

強く早く抱きしめる
(I do) 未来を誓うよ

Summer Again
Summer Again
もう一度信じて
いまの全てを

Summer Again
Summer Again
笑顔におちてく
どんな時でも

Boy boy, don't be shy
Boy boy, don't be shy
Girl girl, like a sunshine
Girl girl, like a sunshine
We're all ready yeah
始まって行く

じっとずっと待っていた
(Aren't I?) これ以上なんてない

Summer Again
Summer Again
思い出している
失くしかけてた

Summer Again
Summer Again
本気になってく
君の隣で

Boy boy, don't be shy
Boy boy, don't be shy
Girl girl, like a sunshine
Girl girl, like a sunshine
We're all ready yeah
始まって行く

Summer Again
Summer Again

Summer Again
始まって行く
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Old 2nd July 2022, 11:02 AM
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Old 2nd July 2022, 11:05 AM
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Thank you for the translation! The video is great. She looks amazing and the use of the drones did a fantastic job. I will watch it a lot for sure. The song itself is on a constant loop ^^ I love this era 🌞
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Old 2nd July 2022, 11:40 AM
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Just like the video I imagined it to be! Love that there's no "story" in it, it's just enjoying summer and dancing a little on the beach - perfect for this song and perfect for the summer
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Old 2nd July 2022, 11:46 AM
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I found the video very enjoyable, the song works better with it. I will definetely rewatch it.
One of the dancers looked like a snack. Liked the dancing. Cool costumes, Ayu's proving she's still the queen.
But for the love of God bring Timmy back! Such English is really embarassing! I'm sure he would have corrected her.
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Old 2nd July 2022, 11:47 AM
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Woooowww okay okay! The song had to grow on me, but I like it. I don't love or live for it, like Nonfiction, but Summer Again is definelity good. She looks great in the PV, I really enjoyed that and it also helped me digging the song more. It's like Summer Love and INSPIRE had a little lovebaby, mixed the best of both worlds, old Ayu VS modern Ayu, and tadaaa! I am so excited this era and can't wait to check the forum daily for her album. Ayu is back and she is doing soooo well.
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