Who still cares about Ayu?

[susiowong]

Ignore the rude topic title. This might be negative to some people, but reading about rumors of a new mini-album made me think of myself in relation to Ayumi's music.

I used to get excited when there would be a new release by Ayu, but now I'm not excited or surprised. I just don't care, and whereas I used to always buy the album, I just download them now when AHS puts it up.

Does that mean I'm too spoiled as a fan, since she's always releasing something? Does that mean I'm just disinterested in Ayu now? Did she change her style of music, is that why I don't fall in love like I used to? Does it mean I work way too much and have no time for the things that I loved in my teenage years? Meh. I wish I knew, but I don't.

Obviously, I still love Ayu. I'm dedicated to her, even after so many years of feeling very "meh" about her music. But honestly, she's a huge part of who I became today because she impacted me so much as a tween/teen, but even though I don't think of her everyday, don't listen to her music everyday, she still has a place in my heart. (lol) It makes me sad, but that's just how it is.

What do you guys think? Have you gone through this? Have you lost interest over time, but do you still feel loyal? Do you fall "in and out" of love with her? I'm interested in hearing what others have to say about her after so many years of following and being a fan.