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Old 19th November 2009, 12:39 AM
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They're perfect, exept for the cheap plastic!nails oO;
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is the promo pic really gonna be the poster? i'd much rather have it be any of the cd covers than the promo pic
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The pictures look nice. Certainly her best covers this year at least. I don't see whats "different" about them though like she said in her blog. Also I wish she would stop posing just slightly differently for each version.

And they changed the release date? Where is that info? (AHS keeps crashing for me every 2 seconds) If that is true, then I am extremely disappointed and her single streak lost its last shred of dignity. Now, if she does beat Seiko's record, it will have 0 validity in my eyes.

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WOW!!! She looks so sofisticated and gorgeous in the promo pic!!!! The background suits very well with her...

The covers are outstanding!!!!!!
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yay for D.A.I composition *__________*

it's about time for another one

at least now everyone don't need to feel anxious over her competing with Fukuyama-san
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Old 19th November 2009, 12:47 AM
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so,its almost time to have a preview ? XD
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And they changed the release date? Where is that info? (AHS keeps crashing for me every 2 seconds) If that is true, then I am extremely disappointed and her single streak lost its last shred of dignity.
This is the snippet from her site about it:
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発売日変更について

ニューシングル「You were... / BALLAD」の発売を12月16日と告知しておりましたが、タイアップ時期、及び、プロモーション展開上 の理由により、発売日を12月29日に変更させて頂くことになりました。
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It kinda makes sense to release it later since all of the tie-ups are a bit later on, but eh. Can't do much about it now that it's done. I don't really care if she moved or not, to be honest, haha.

And as for the ~different way~ they were doing the covers, I wonder if the other outfit will be for the alternate Kisekae covers, and that's what's different?

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they changed the date and now it looks really she's gonna lose her streak for sure
but she like only have 3 more singles to tie with seiko..madness
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OMG!@!!!!!!
The covers are so amazing..
love the covers a lottt..
this is the best covers ever!!
feels so No Way To Say!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BBYOOOOTIFUL!!!!!!
BEAUTIFULL!!!!!!

one of the best covers
hadnt seen those beautiful covers in a while =D
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The pictures look nice. Certainly her best covers this year at least. I don't see whats "different" about them though like she said in her blog. Also I wish she would stop posing just slightly differently for each version.

And they changed the release date? Where is that info? (AHS keeps crashing for me every 2 seconds) If that is true, then I am extremely disappointed and her single streak lost its last shred of dignity.
It is true (and part of the reasons might be the tie-ins), since You were... is the Tinkerbell movie tie-in (which stars on late Dec) and music.jp and BALLAD is a NHK drama tie-in that will start airing on 2nd January.

Also we are not pretty sure yet if Kanjani 8's 3 singles will cause a threat, since they might not be in the double week and their singles are limited. =P
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omggg it's being released on my birthday! *o*
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Also we are not pretty sure yet if Kanjani 8's 3 singles will cause a threat, since they might not be in the double week and their singles are limited. =P
I don't think Eito will cause much of a threat to her after they went up against her with Kanfuu Fighting Vs HEAVEN D: & eventually they had to settle for #2 despite the single being released in 8 editions

somemore all the 3 GIFT singles are limited pressings so yeah

I preordered all 3 GIFT singles somemore oops
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unlike some people (or alot of people ) i actually loved every cover since MW. so for me, these are her best covers since NEXT LEVEL (i'm still trying to forget Sunrise's covers ) i love ayu with darker hair, but i dunno, i kinda like her in blonde better, but they're still very beautiful covers!

sucks that it's pushed back, though.
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A positive though: I like the two composers, so I have high hopes for the music.

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I don't think Eito will cause much of a threat to her after they went up against her with Kanfuu Fighting Vs HEAVEN D: & eventually they had to settle for #2 despite the single being released in 8 editions
It was Sukiyanen, Osaka that went up against Heaven in 2005. Kanjani8 is a lot more popular now than they were then and Ayumi's sales aren't as high now as they were then either. It will completely depend on just how limited is limited and whether both releases fall into the double week. Ayu's probably safe though since the reason for moving the single is more than likely Fukuyama (the tie-ins are just a convenient excuse) and they aren't going to move her release date if they know she will be going up against Kanjani8 (she would have a better chance vs. Fukuyama).

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Ah ! i love those covers ! best cover in a long time ^^!
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She looks pretty, and mature
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I'm so glad that everyone is satisfied with the covers ( ). They really are breathtaking. I can't believe that what I was expecting (or wishing) actually happened ( ).
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but

GUILTY:
12/25/07 to 12/31/07 1 week
01/01/08 to 01/07/08 1 week
both weeks combined = double week

Kanjani8:
12/22/09 to 12/28/09 1 week
you were.../ballad
12/29/09 to 01-04/10 1 week
those 2 weeks should be the double week
OK... lemme explain.

GUILTY (released on 01.01)
Dec 25 was the last Wednesday of December, and oricon does not update the weekly chart at all after the last Wednesday of December.

Kanjani8 (released on Dec 23rd - 25th)
This year the last Wednesday is NOT Dec 23rd. It's Dec 30th. That means Oricon will still update the weekly chart between 12.22 - 12.28.

The double week does not depend Dec 25th or Dec 26th or x'mas etc. It depends on when the last Wednesday is before new year. It can be any date between 25th to the 30th of December.

Another thing that indicates whether the cds fall into the double week: the release date is set on Jan 01. Kanjani8 will fall into such category if the release dates for the triple singles are: Jan 01, 02, and 03.
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oh. my. god. *____* the cover is absolutely gorgeous..just no other words. wow i am in complete aw.. *_____* will def be buying omg... *dies* and not only buying for the covers of course, lol. the lyrics to the songs seem so beautiful and i can tell its going to be an amazing single no doubt/. sfsdfsdf!
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Old 19th November 2009, 01:14 AM
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I absolutely adore these covers... they are gorgeous
I'm also loving her new look with the DARK hair,
she's so good-looking ! ! !

yeeeessss ~~ D.A.I composing again for Ayu ~~ that's GREAT!!!!!
can't wait to hear some preview,,, to get all the 3 versions,,, B3 posters,,,
my gosh,,, december 29th is gonna to be the busiest day for me (lol)
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