[Translation] 10.09.2011 ViVi Magazine October 2011 Issue Full Translation

Full Scans can be seen from here

LOVE AND HOPE: ayumi hamasaki

We are always connected

A drastic haircut after the disaster. Her nationwide tour was completely simple, reaching out with the power of music. With her entire heart riding on music, ayu handed us “peace of mind”, “strength to stand up again”, and “power to progress”. In that place, her smile blooms like a flower, her tears falling like rain to wash away sorrow. For ayu, to love is to sing. And her songs will ignite the light of hope in her listener’s heart.

At that time, all of us, including the fans who came to watch my concert were called “indiscreet”, so I think that it made them feel even more lost. That’s why, I wanted to tell them that “we will always be here, unchanging”

More under the cut!

Quote: “As long as one person needs my song, I may be able to save that someone”

It happened on 25 March. 2 weeks after the earthquake disaster, ayu sang 「Life」 on Music Station. She had just cut her hair short, and had minimal make-up on. Dressed in a white T-shirt and overalls, she did not have any shoes on her feet. Standing there, as if that was normal, as if that was how she was supposed to be. Those who understand pain and love will become stronger and gentler. And 「you」 were the one who made me realize that—

These words were penned down by ayu 4 years ago, but seemed to have been born in that moment in 2011, resonating like a prayer. Up until then, people has been desolated and hurt, but the song shone a ray of light into their hearts.

“I decided to perform in an instant, but I only made that decision at the very last minute. That was because I still did not know what was the right thing to do… Honestly, right after the disaster, my mind was a complete blank. I keenly felt my inability to do anything, and was totally crushed. However, at that time, when I sang live together with the band members, it helped to wake up the power of music within me. I’m not making music alone. Everyone has been making music together with me all this while. Though I can do nothing but sing, as long as I sing with courage, and as long as one person needs my song, I may be able to save that someone. If that’s the case, then I’ll sing. That was my breakthrough then. I felt like I could give the power of music to others, instead of myself.”

The carefully-prepared concert content from before the disaster was also totally replaced. Planning for the concert, named 「HOTEL Love songs」 began right after New Year’s, and rehearsals also started in earnest. This concert was made to be a thoroughly blitzy entertainment show, right down to the costumes, lights and stage sets.

“However, after the disaster, I could not envision the show anymore. I know I needed to convey my vision to the band and dancers, and I had such an image in mind, but it totally disappeared. Really, I totally couldn’t recall it… It was the first time I’ve ever had that kind of experience.”

But, with just one performance on Music Station, ayu was revived. The point then was to just deliver the music which was resonating in her mind.

The blitzy sets, the lights, the special effects, even the costumes were all changed. There was nothing left, except the dancers’ supple bodies, the band’s instruments, ayu’s lyrics, and a voice to sing them as song. A person can only do so much, but when everyone comes together under the art that is music, surely something can be done. That was what she believed.

“Without any accessories and costumes, I decided to lay myself bare in front of my 10,000 audience. I mean, at that time, everyone was left with nothing. I just wanted to make do with that, making the most of what we have. The dancers can dance, the band can make music, and I can sing. It’s really simple, but people may get back courage and energy by watching that, right? I just really believed in the power of music then.”

From MAY, a concert named 「POWER of MUSIC」 began. At that time, she strongly believed that “Before I became an entertainer, I was a singer”. With an increase in the number of songs in the setlist, she had less time to rest, and to ensure that her voice would last till the end, she underwent vocal training. The first thing ayu wanted to convey through her lives was the idea of “peace of mind”.

“At that time, everyone still had qualms about the idea of enjoyment, thinking “Is it ok for me to go to the concert and enjoy myself?”. At that time, all of us, including the fans who came to watch my concert were called “indiscreet”, so I think that it made them feel even more lost. That’s why, I wanted to tell them that “we will always be here, unchanging”. For those who had been having trouble sleeping at night, I wished for them to come to the concert and scream lots, laugh lots and cry lots, so that their stricken heart would be released and they could go home and sleep soundly. That was for the 1st chapter of the tour. The 2nd chapter’s message was “Let’s stand up!”. I wanted to tell everyone: “Don’t sacrifice enjoyment for sorrow”. Recently, we entered the 3rd chapter at Yoyogi, with a feeling of “Let’s progress!” Summer is supposed to be a season for excitement, right? That’s why, I wanted to say that “summer is here as usual!” So for this tour, the setlist kept changing to fit with each chapter.”

She also performed many old songs. Miraculously, no matter whether ayu’s lyrics were singing about love, pain, courage or hope, they all resonated within the audience’s heart, right here, right now. The songs didn’t just bring back memories of the time when the audience first heard it, they also possessed new power that jolted the listener’s emotions. That is probably because ayu’s self-penned lyrics often match up to the realities of life. That’s why, no matter what song it was, it became rock.

Right after the disaster, ayu hid away her empty heart and continued to tweet. In response to a fan’s question “Are you overseas?”, she replied that “everything I treasure is here. If I leave them all and escape, I may be able to save myself, but where’s the happiness in that?”. With just that short tweet, she helped lots of people remember the things which they themselves treasured.

“Since the disaster, I began to really treasure Japan. When I saw my own country get hurt, I thought about this. “If Japan were to disappear, and I had to go live somewhere else, what should I do?” Just thinking about that made me so afraid. At the beginning of the year, I stayed in LA for awhile, and the disaster struck just when I came back, but I was glad that I was here when it happened. If I had still been in LA and read about the disaster on the news, I probably would have collapsed. There are so many things I want to do in Japan, and so many of my loved ones are here. In the past, I thought that I wanted to live apart from everyone else as much as I could help it, but when I recently received tweets from old acquaintances, we were able to click, and it’s wonderful since we were also able to meet up!!”

Mini-album 『FIVE』 is filled with songs which had arisen since that time, and the jacket photo is taken by photographer Leslie Kee. He was also another acquaintance that she managed to meet again because of Twitter.

“From there, we talked about “What can we do together at such a time?” and Leslie came up with 「LOVE&HOPE」. The disaster had returned us to the basics of “how we should be” once again. I realize that I can still feel my ties to everything. That’s why, I want to use music and my love for Japan to say that we are always connected.”

Quote: “Don’t sacrifice enjoyment for sorrow”

Quote on facing page: “Since the disaster, I began to really treasure Japan.”

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[Trans] 16.07.2011 - 18.07.2011 Ayu's Tweet Update!

lesliekeesuper: Today will be the remarkable day for the shooting of album cover 「FIVE」and the last portion of a lovely PV. ♬for the world !
ayu_19980408: RT

iamLGiam: looking forward to the cover of FIVE! I hope it’s gonna be the greatest cover ever!!!!!
lesliekeesuper: Definitely the coolest !!
ayu_19980408: Yup☆

nootak: Filming with AYU is completed NOW!!SOMETHING NEW IS BORN!! ＼(^o^)／ We ended a little late, but it was so fun that we didn’t feel tired at all!! It was really a wonderful day ♥ AYU＆LESLIE!!
ayu_19980408: Had an amazing day with u guys;))
nootak: AYU plz take good rest LOVE XOXO d:）
ayu_19980408: U too☆Xoxo

ayumikiko: @kazumahamamoto Kyanzuman, is your eyesight bad? (´･_･`)
kazumahamamoto: It’s slowly getting worse recently Σ（・□・；）
ayu_19980408: God Kyanzu, who is nothing but godly.

SIN333NEXTLEVEL: ayu-chan, you’re still filming… Can’t be, right??
ayu_19980408: We’ve just been dismissed ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

lesliekeesuper: FIVE is the New Revolution!We made it again! Thank you for this special chance.
ayu_19980408: U r my real soul mate☆

ayu_19980408: My brain is really happy now after having a super creative day ♡ I feel total RESPECT & LOVE for all the staff from the different specialities. I think we’re really blessed to have created something in these circumstances.

daichi1127: We’ve surpassed the barrier of crushing emotions.
ayu_19980408: (*^^*) We won’t have come so far without the help of Daiichi, Murada-chan, and all the people helping Daiichi out. Thank you so so much!!!

lesliekeesuper: It’s our Destiny☆ to know each other! ♥Take good rest & see you on Monday for more new challenges☆
ayu_19980408: Xoxo♡

ayu_19980408: And so, moving on to a-nation work (｀_´)ゞ

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ayu_19980408: There’s a slight breeze today, and the temperature feels great. Happy ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ♪

ayu_19980408: And so, moving on to a-nation work (｀_´)ゞ
ZIN19791126: Σ 囧rz!? Please don’t fall ill… (-｡-;
ayu_19980408: Business call, business call, please call me. (laugh)

ayumikiko: @kazumahamamoto Kyanzuman, is your eyesight bad? (´･_･`)
kazumahamamoto: It’s slowly getting worse recently Σ（・□・；）
ZIN19791126: Ah, it’s God Kyanzu.
ayu_19980408: God Kyanzu, who is nothing but godly.
kazumahamamoto: ｡ﾟ✶ฺ.Yaaayヽ(*´∀｀*)ﾉ.Yaaay✶ฺﾟ｡
ayu_19980408: If you could have one…?
kazumahamamoto: Wish come trueeee (σ･∀･)σ･･･━━━♫ Yosh!
ayu_19980408: 三＼__○/ｽﾞｻｰ

gomi_sweet: Mornin’– ♥ I’ll work hard today~. It’s hot, I’m sweating..
ayu_19980408: Yesterday’s video was so beautiful m(_ _)m☆

timwellard: EXCITING THINGS, BEAUTIFUL THINGS, AMAZING THINGS, UNBELIEVABLE THINGS… ARE HAPPENING.
ayu_19980408: Scream!!!beb

lesliekeesuper: Been in the editing room since 8 this morning. This is my first time acting as director for ayu’s PV, and I’m so happy that, before I knew it, tears of happiness flowed from the bottom of my heart. I want to hurry and finish the PV and show it to ayu’s fans and the whole world. This song’s melody and lyrics are just too beautiful
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)

nootak: How was editing?
lesliekeesuper: Wordless, ayu is goddess!Looking forward to shoot more PV for ayu!
ayu_19980408: ☆Yay☆

ayu_19980408: @kmie75 Wow!!! Unni—where is it?!

ayu_19980408: Everyone, thank you for all the reviews about A3DII premiere today (*^^*)

piiko4: Everyone popping out too much in A3D!! (laugh) I went back to that day and felt that emotion~ ☆ Everyone was waving their penlights and clapping and waving along ♪ And then, tears (つω;`) That was too awesome!!!!
ayu_19980408: Unavoidable at times. (laugh)

miku1127: I watched A3DII! It surpassed the previous movie, and I reached out to ayu-chan so many times (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: Yes, we learnt lots from the previous movie, so that you guys can enjoy it more (^_−)−☆

acho2npi: I watched A3DII today!! It was really powerful, I felt like I was at a live concert, and had lots of fun!! I was so touched that I cried (;△;)
ayu_19980408: I kept crying while doing the editing too, so that was hard. The staff cried too. (laugh)

piiko4: ayu-chan, I went for A3D’s premiere ☆ It’s really awesome!! I got goosebumps!! I was shocked at the high level of great editing, as compared to NL!!
ayu_19980408: It felt like we had achieved Hollywood somehow~ ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

papipi5: The tears during 7dayswar were too awesome in 3D! Troupe leader!!!!!
ayu_19980408: Makes you cry and wave your arms around too. ← Even during editing.

ayu161835: I just came back from A3D’s premiere ♡ The quality was really good, and it was so powerful and touching! I can’t call it anything but awesome! I’ll go watch it again when it’s officially released ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ
ayu_19980408: There may be a surprise on the day of the release as well (￣▽￣)

kobibouya: Is the surprise for Tokyo only~???????????????
ayu_19980408: I don’t know (￣▽￣)

lesliekeesuper: Hamasaki Ayumi, the best person to represent Japanese women. We first met on 31 Jan 2002, so this is our 10th year knowing each other. For me, meeting ayu was fate. She is my treasure. I thank God for her. I will treasure this connection until I die. For ayu’s new work to be released on 31 Aug, I will be in charge of the jacket cover and a PV. Everyone, please support this.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: C u later☆ Xoxo @lesliekeesuper

keiichinitta: @lesliekeesuper what ru doing 9/9〜11？
lesliekeesuper: I’ll check my schedule! Pls wait.
ayu_19980408: I wanna go too!!haha
keiichinitta: You should come!
ayu_19980408: I’ll wait for your invitation ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

lesliekeesuper: We really have to plan for a special trip this year! Definitely! @nootak @ayu_19980408
ayu_19980408: Definitely!!!!!!!
lesliekeesuper: POWER OF MUSIC☆LOVE & HOPE☆FIVE☆ friendship & more … Always for us, our Fans and the World.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: 1 more pose. Hang on, all of us. Hang on on on…

ayu_19980408: We’re done━━━━(ﾟ∀ﾟ)━━━━!!! Finally. Oh, I’ll collapse after updating TA.

ayu_19980408: What shall I have for supper? (￣▽￣)♪ ← Go to bed!

kana_xxx2002ayu: Is that it?? The band bracelet that matches with everyone’s?? (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) As for the wish, it’ll remain a secret until the day you cut the bracelet and let the wish come true, right? ♡
ayu_19980408: Right right ♡

nootak: AYU THANK U 4 SUCH AMAZIN’ SHOOT AGAIN! TAKE GOOD REST XOXO
ayu_19980408: Xoxo♡

ZIN19791126: How to use the phrase “Yorogen”: When you feel that you can’t hang on anymore, just say “Yorogen!”.
ayu_19980408: I use it lots.

lesliekeesuper: You’re the Super Girl! Pls sleep well tonite.
ayu_19980408: U too;)))K,Im gonna take a power nap.C u soon again☆

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[Trans] 16.02.2011 Ayu Aquascutum Video Message Translation

Here's the translation of Ayu's voice that can be found on the Aquascutum official website.

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Hi everyone, this is Hamasaki Ayumi. This time, I have the honour of being the image model for Aquascutum's 160th Anniversary campaign.

Because this is a brand with rich tradition, I was really nervous during the photoshoot, and kept thinking about how best to present myself. In the end, I decided to just present the coat as myself, as Hamasaki Ayumi, and that was how I did the shoot.

About trench coats, there are many ways to wear them, either in a photoshoot, or in real life. This coat in particular, because its material is very soft, I discovered during the shoot that, no matter how minute or delicate my movements were, it flowed really easily. That really enhanced the feminine appeal, and I really liked that.

And then, about the underside. Look here. It's checkered inside. I really liked how it shows when I walk, or when I pull up my sleeve like this. I feel that this makes the coat really stylish.

Alright, everyone, please have fun finding your own stylish way of wearing this coat. And that was ayu.

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[Trans] 21.12.2010 Jejung of JYJ Mentioned Ayu On An Interview

Jejung of JYJ (Tohoshinki/TVXQ) mentioned about Ayumi Hamasaki in her recent interview with a Korean media and it's about the rumor with the Japanese artists whom he's close with in real life.


It is rumored that Hero Jaejoong is very popular amongst the Japanese female celebrities, and is dating right now?


Here's the part of the interview:


“Those are just fabricated rumors. Although I do indeed maintain close relationships with the female artists, I am currently not dating anyone. Japan and Korea are different in a sense that the relationships between artists are very relaxed and they often meet up privately. My relationship with Ayumi Hamasaki is very good, so that’s maybe why the rumor the started.” (Jaejoong)


“Jaejoong possess many attractive points that Japanese women like, such as cuteness and sexiness, so he is very popular, but he definitely does not have a girlfriend.” (Yoochun)




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[Trans] 07.12.2010 Sweet Magazine November 2010 Full Translation

Sweet Magazine November 2010 Full Translation



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[Lyric] 01.12.2010 "Dream ON" Lyric Kanji + Romaji + Translation

The lyric of "Dream ON" is up on the official site for this special collaboration single!

Romaji

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh oh

愛されたいからって愛し続け
てる訳じゃないけど
愛されたいとか思ったなら
一体どうすりゃいい

完璧なFeeling
顔色合わせて
最高の タイミング
外せない
もしかしてそれが
そう探し求めた
愛とか言う気？

Listen
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want

No matter what they say to you

そのうちどこかの誰かが
重い扉開けて
背中を押してくれちゃたり
きっとするんだろう

いつまで待つの？
そろそろなハズさ
信じてるつもり？
もちろん
ひとつ言っていい？
なんでも言ってよ
とっくに開いてる

Speak up
Everybody we're all free to do
Anytime anything you want
Everybody we're all free to do
Anytime anything you want

to find a only one love

Speak up
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want

あなたはどこを歩いて
君は何を見てきたの
僕らの求めるものは
闘う理由はただひとつ

愛を守るため

愛を守るため

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh oh

More under the cut!

Romaji

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh oh

Aisaretai karatte aishitsuzuke
Teru wake ja nai kedo
Aisaretai toka omottanara
Ittai dousurya ii

Kanpeki na Feeling
Kaoiro awasete
Saikou no taimingu
Hazusenai
Moshikashite sorega
Sou sagashimotometa
Ai toka iuki?

Listen
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want

No matter what they say to you

Sono uchi dokoka no dareka ga
Omoi tobira akete
Senaka wo oshitekurechattari
Kitto surun darou

Itsumade matsu no?
Sorosoro na hazusa
Shinjiteru tsumori?
Mochiron
Hitotsu itte ii?
Nandemo itte yo
Tokku ni aiteru

Speak up
Everybody we're all free to do
Anytime anything you want
Everybody we're all free to do
Anytime anything you want

to find a only one love

Speak up
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want

Anata wa doko wo aruite
Kimi wa nani wo mitekita no
Bokura no motomeru mono wa
Tatakau wake wa tada hitotsu

Ai wo mamoru tame

Ai wo mamoru tame

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh oh

Translation

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh oh

I'm not continuing to love
Just because I want to be loved
But if I want to be loved
What can I do?

Perfect feelings
Matching expressions
The best timing
Without fail
Is this really
Yes, I was searching for
What they call love?

Listen
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want

No matter what they say to you

Recently, someone from somewhere
Opened the heavy door
Just give me a shove on the back
And I'll be able to do it

Until when do you want to wait?
We're finally starting
And believe?
Of course
Can I say one thing?
Say anything you like
That door's been open all along

Speak up
Everybody we're all free to do
Anytime anything you want
Everybody we're all free to do
Anytime anything you want

to find a only one love

Speak up
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want
Everybody we're all free to go
Anywhere anyway you want

Where are you going?
What have you seen?
There is only one reason
For fighting for what we want

Just to protect love

Just to protect love

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh baby don't be shy

oh Dream ON, oh Dream ON
oh oh oh

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[Trans] 25.11.2010 bea's UP Magazine November 2010 Issue Translation

bea's UP Magazine November 2010 Issue Translation

It's only have one page of the article, so here it is :)



Credits: as tagged
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[Trans] 24.11.2010 Ayu's Twitter Updates 13.11.2010

Please read from bottom to Top

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Ayu: I'll make 4th PV here tomorrow. I'm saying "4th PV" easily, but it's 4TH. It's so many in many ways. laugh But I believe director Muto to the end and ready to go with him!!!! Absolutely, I'll accomplish all☆


Ayu: C u there♪
asongforxx: more fans will try to come see you!! - @ohsixthirty: @ayu_19980408 Ayu, if I come to LA will u still be there Mon


Ayu: I'll be there=)
ohsixthirty: I'm Coming to LA! Will u still be there Tuesday and Wednesday? Lots of fans want to meet you


Ayu: Hey. laugh There're greater people, aren't there? The skills are different from mine!! That's great.
UN1982: My sister almost like a native! laugh
Ayu: I was with my brother tonight. I excercised my broken Japanese. laugh http://twitpic.com/36dxfu


Ayu: This pic looks like a postcard http://twitpic.com/36avd4


Ayu: Yeah,I told u.u'll meet him soon=)anyway,I'm very hungry!come to pick me up then go get some food♪
Mannie69: @UN198That's your brother?

More under the cut!

Ayu: Ah, I mean that don't update TA's pic on your twitter(*^^*)
miyamoriko: You're not allowed putting the pic on the Twitter??(゜Д゜) RT @ayu_19980408: Plz DO NOT put on the pic on Twitter!!!

Ayu: (*^^*)
rukushiidesu: ayu, you're the sweetest ever *-* i bet the US fans will be so happy!


Ayu: Plz DO NOT put on the pic on Twitter!!!


Ayu: I just uploaded some hint on TA.We'll meet at there I hope=))Check it out!!!


Ayu: Sorry,wait a second=)
ownsarai: no Ayu, you didn't give any hints this time. ;_;


Ayu: You're right☆
miyamoriko: Hmm, you're having a Where am I-Game?? さてゎまたどこにいるでしょう？ゲームしてるなあ??(￣▽￣)


Ayu: I know♪
Ander_Hamasaki: You should start a new game with the hotel!


Ayu: Ok,I'll try =)
_JoSan: I think you must try giving a hint to them u.u

Ayu: Didn't I???
YashiHashi5: but it's harder for them because you didn't post pictures of your hotel yet~ they want to come but


Ayu: They'll find me i think.
my__aura: But U.S fans doesn't know where are you staying ;__; Maybe Four Seasons Hotel??


Ayu: Σ（・□・；）
himawarikun7: Ayu-chan, Getting 300,000 followers are becoming a real possibilityヽ(☆▽☆)ノ


Ayu: Come to c me=))
ohsixthirty: I wish I could come to LA to see you! U have so many fans in the US! �.g.f


Ayu: Ah, my hubby must get jealousy!!!! laugh
ma_hi_1220: You look like couple (laugh)Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ


Ayu:♪(´ε｀ )
happy_kailua: Ayu-!! I found this on the PJ's catalogue!!!! I'm looking forward to it so much♪( ´▽｀) http://plixi.com/p/56527982


Ayu: Great♪
zokurasu: I tried to collect. You make my smile(^O^)／ http://twitpic.com/368hb3 http://twitpic.com/368a50


Ayu: Haha!yeah,we are!!!
ownsarai: lol you looks like twins! XD

Ayu: Take care of yourself(^з^)-☆
masatomatsuura to TM538: I've already left!
TM538 to masatomatsuura: Masa-san★ Good morning! Have you left for a training already? (laugh)


Ayu: Here☆This is my little brother.He's reli looks like me!!! Haha=) http://twitpic.com/368hb3


Ayu: The background is also alike. laugh Why do you know that? laugh We've not met yet today.
UN1982: Don't you think they're look alike so much? laugh
Ayu: Wow!!!! LOL!!!!
UN1982: I tried to copy my sister! laugh http://twitpic.com/368hb3


Ayu: You're right☆
utopia142558: I'm too late, but is your hubby an American？ He looks like an European for me♪


Ayu: Yes♪(´ε｀ )
fumi_2001TA: Both of you like grilled meat, you don't?(o^o^o)


Ayu: It's me, but before that, well... it's TA. It's the other way around(￣▽￣)
anshelkiki: I can't see AT(´・ω・｀) This person in thins photo is a person from another country? or Ayu?


Ayu: Ah, did you notice that? I was conscious of that. laugh
miyamoriko: This Ayu looks like your brother Naoya-kun(￣▽￣)♪

Ayu: I updated TA. I did two entries♪ Don't forget about time-lag(^з^)-☆Tei!!!! Ah, by the way, I heard my hubby's eating grilled meat. laugh


Ayu: Now, accidentally I met a certain person, and my spirits are rising soon↑ I can do anything today-♪( ´▽｀) About a certain person, check TA☆ http://twitpic.com/368a50


Ayu: I work until midnight, and start to work from early morning everyday... So I can't meet my brother at all I'm sad（ ; ; ）
gensity_yu_178: Ayu- good morning(^O^)／ Your brother has gotten up already, and he's thinking about falling back to sleep.


Ayu: I'm managing to liveヽ(；▽；)ノ


Ayu: (*^^*)
masatomatsuura: Thank you（ ; ; ）
ayu_ayaka to masatomatsuura: I hope we TA can help such Ayu and Masa-san(*_*)


Ayu: Yes, I think you guys are also suffering always.
masatomatsuura: Ayu and I are suffering always.
hana_0501 to masatomatsuura: Masa-san, I think Ayu-chan is suffering from something... I'm so worried


Ayu: When I lose interests?!!! I'm working so hard-. laugh
masatomatsuura: She will return when she lose interests. (laugh) But we can't help it, because it's job.
momo19980408 to masatomatsuura: When will Ayu return(・・?

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[Trans] 24.11.2010 Ayu's Twitter Updates 09.11.2010 - 11.11.2010

Please from the bottom to top :)

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Ayu: Well, finally countdown live concert's information will be announced today. And reservation will start at that time!!!!


Ayu: I took my makeup off and so on. Then it was dawned. My day finished, but town started to get the new day. http://twitpic.com/35r5t1


Ayu: When I arrived at my hotel, which I'm staying and getting used to, the sun was just rising. http://twitpic.com/35r4hs


Ayu: Of course, I appreciate, but... http://twitpic.com/35r3q5


Ayu: Sometimes I feel odd with me getting used to live in surrounding like Hollywood... http://twitpic.com/35r3cb


Ayu: Uhh... that... deliberately... I used a retrosective camera... I think it's swankyヽ(；▽；)ノ
as_Manami: Ayu-san, does your cellphone's camera have any nicks? It also has some lines on the photosヽ(；▽；)ﾉ


Ayu: Im not gonna say anything yet!!Hahaha!!!!!
lgiam: ayuuu~~ are u and @UN1982 going to shoot a Dream ON PV in LA?

More under the cut!

Ayu: Wow!!!! You're telling about me!!!! LOL
mina_zo_mina_zo to yudetamagon366: Just between you and me, it's becoming broken Japanese lately. The person is certain A-san, not me. (bombshell statement)
yudetamagon366 to mina_zo_mina_zo : Minazou's face when Ayu talk to you in English →(゜Д゜;;)what!?!? (^艸^*)laugh


Ayu: I really miss Europe!!!
CeReSu08: I'm so proud to be a TA member, thx for sharing with us your feeling... Luv from Europe!


Ayu: No, he came after me, and he will return earlier than me. laugh
ayu_minaTA04: Will you return with your brother??


Ayu: Sweet dreams=)
PrincesseChicca: i love you♥♥♥goodnight ayu!


Ayu: From LOVE.
TimmyPavino: ~ I don't speak very much Japanese but your music inspires me so much in my everyday life. Where do you get your passion from?


Ayu: I think my messes being worse, because my brother came here. laugh
ykisakinau: You stay different place, but you're messy. That's very you. I'm relieved. in a way. laugh

Ayu: Thank u(*^^*)
jyujiw: @ayu_19980408 you have the most beautiful lyrics ever. you give me strenght everyday. love u from brazil!!! lol


Ayu: I talked to Minazou in English and to Stan-chan in Japanese. It's opposite!!!! laugh
ayu_minaTA04: Ayu, you must adapt to there life already, right( ´ ▽ ` )?? laugh


Ayu: (*^^*)
tomochon: I'm looking up at the sky today(*^^*) We are the one on the same earth, under the same sky.


Ayu: (*^^*)
dulceku_TA: heart shake... your last entry is so sweet...yes, no matter how far, we're all with you ♥


Ayu: (*^^*)
mamichan84: Ayuuuuuuu (;____;) you made me cry with your TA entries.. we're a family ♥. we're all under the same sky


Ayu: ~(・・？））Uh?
shuuuyaa: So pretty-! laugh


Ayu: Sounds goooooood!!!
Munak: Ayu! Im ur biggest fan from Germany! please come visit me, i will cook for u and mannie!


Ayu: We're having fun♪
ouais_deco: @ayu_19980408 Did you have fun with Mannie in his car? Haha

Ayu: 12th day today. But... I'm not finished yetヽ(；▽；)ノ
eizisawakita: You still stay there(；▽；) How many days have you stayed there?


Ayu: Both of them are really awesome!!!!
ayuchon7: I'm looking forward to not only new album but also collaboration single♪(´ε｀ )Upi♪♪


Ayu: Luv u 2(^_−)−☆
Luna8825: Looooooooooooooooooove U~~~~~~~


Ayu: (*^^*)
ownsarai:such a beautiful blue sky today makes me think of your beautiful words.


Ayu: I updated TA. Part 2☆


Ayu: I updated TA. Wheen! Wheen! But there're time lag, so you should wait a minute before watching(^_−)−☆


Ayu: Sure im almost there
Mannie69: are you ready to go for a ride in my car?


Ayu: It's a long wayヽ(；▽；)ノ
keisui_: You mean it takes long times until you'll returnヽ(；▽；)ノ


Ayu: Ok http://twitpic.com/35e5k4
iceman4649: I wanna see today's sky(^^)


Ayu: I hope I made him smile=))
aimi1007: ur brother looks tired?? Or soooo smile?? ^^ cuz meet to Ayu chan^^


Ayu: Im having a great day=)
George16BS: Hi Ayu-can... I hope you have a great day ^^ I love you


Ayu: Ah! I tried to update TA, but photos became too little. I don't know why, so I'll ask someone about that and try again.
__TA_Team_Avaco: Ayu-chan, do you miss Japan~? TA members always wait for you, so put your heart at ease(^^)♪ There're no distances wherever you are~(`ω´)


Ayu: I was relieved that he arrived here without any accidents(*^^*)
aki_0722: Showy boy (laugh) That's good you've could meet your brother(v^-ﾟ)


Ayu: I just met my brother now(*^^*) I thought what a showy boy, but he was my brother. laugh


Ayu: We can wear T-shirt in the noon↑ But, we can't live without down jackets or something!!!! This is the case you need so many things. laugh
UN1982: I'm at a loss about what to bring, and my closet is in disorder! Can I pack up all my things? laugh


Ayu: Buy something warm at Narita.
UN1982: R, r, r, really-!? Oops-!


Ayu: Take care of yourself and come here, without any messes~(^O^)／I'm waiting for you~(^O^)／
UN1982: My sister! Is it cold there-???


Ayu: Really cold!!!! Staffs around me, they're wearing down jackets-!!!!
UN1982: My sister! Is it cold there-???


Ayu: I'll update tonight♪( ´▽｀)
miyu3miyuu: Ayu-chan, good morning(´・ω・｀) Don't forget about Japanese TA members-(。・_・。)ノlaugh♪


Ayu: I feel by far more confortable using English.
u4co: Ayu-chin, you've stayed there for a long time, have you been a strong in Englsih than Japanese?(＾ω＾)?


Ayu: My Japanese is getting broken Japanese. Everyone laugh at me.
hikalich: Your tweets, Japanese＜English. laugh


Ayu: Getting some rest.....on my hubby's shoulder http://twitpic.com/355sro


Ayu: We're all one under the same sky... http://twitpic.com/354og7


Ayu: Lunch time♪ http://twitpic.com/354jnz


Ayu: Stuff happens(*^^*) http://twitpic.com/353x1j


Ayu: Mogezou → RT @Mannie69: http://twitpic.com/34yom7

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[Trans] 24.11.2010 Ayu's Twitter Updates 08.11.2010

Sorry for the late update againn~~~~~
but here are the translation from Ayu's old tweets.. sorry~~~

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Ayu: He's a shade maker.
MYALL_ayu: Mr. Giant Sugi, what is his job?


Ayu: I hear he's 3 meters and 28 centimeters tall.
aaaayu_v: How tall is Sugi-san??


Ayu: Sing a song
WineHung: what do you do when you are really depress or down?


Ayu: No, it's real name. laugh
fumi_2001TA: Did you also give Sugi-san a nickname, Ayu? laugh


Ayu: Dream is endless and lasting(*^^*)
shi_luv: Ayu-chan, it seems you're the person whose dream has came true, but do you have a dream or an aim??(*^^*)


Ayu: I n Stan are really wanna go there!!!
Ander_Hamasaki: ayu i would like u to come to Spain someday, really looking forward!!


mamichan84: Ayu, you make so many people happy, do you know? (*^^*) and your Italian fans love you so much ♥
Ayu: (*^^*)


Ayu: It's Sugi-magic.
rika19920120: Mr. Minazou looks short, but is it my imagination? (laugh)


Ayu: I did(^O^)／

_JoSan: i wonder if @ayu_19980408 can read my tweets... u.u

More under the cut!

Ayu: (*^^*)
ayuchon7: Ayu-can, please don't make me cry since morning（ ; ; ）Thank you always for your lots of love. Thank you for being by my side at any time（ ; ; ）


Ayu: Got u!!!!!=)
sweet_thoughts: Ayu, my dream is getting reply from you, so please give me your reply. Now I know you're the only one who makes my life happy.


Ayu: Well, He is Giant Sugi. Don!!!! http://twitpic.com/34wddr


Ayu: Oh,plz dont say that.I luv u 2=)))
dulceku_TA: Ayu-chan, do you hate me? You've never made any replies to me...I love Ayu from Spain.


Ayu: That's good(*^^*) I always light, so don't be afraid of darkness(*^^*)
chikagex: Ayu-chan...thank you. I could see the light in the bad morning because of your tweet, Ayu.


Ayu: Im so glad to hear about that=)
Sutiiven: You are the coolest person everrr. Your concerts are amazing! :D


Ayu: No, they're not here（ ; ; ）
reihaL: There're not any the childrenヽ(；▽；)ノ

Ayu: Thank u(*^^*)
0101Jessi: Ayu, I think you're great, I love the song Blossom, Mexico loves you!!! ^^


Ayu: RT @crea_spain: asia is ONE, a world is ONE, we're all ONE!! TA big family =)


Ayu: OK↑
ayumix102: I'd like a close-up shot of Sugi-san's face closeuppp! (laugh)


Ayu (*^^*)
hibiyehibiyo: BRAZIL LOVES U, AYU ^^ AND SO DO I ♥


Ayu: Hola~como estas???←haha im not sure!!
citrika: Ayuu~ do you know any words in spanish? :D


Ayu: Yes, I really want to do that.
ayuki_1987: Ayu-chan, is it time that you want to meet the children???(*^^*)


Ayu: Thank u 2=)
TA_adry: Ayu! Hola from spain! i love u! u make me smile! i'm listening Virgin road! soooo swett! THX!


Ayu: Yes,we really are=))!!!!!!!
mamichan84: Ayu, thank you for updating TA with so many photos! I'm happy I joined TA(*^___^*)


Ayu: What a sweet=))
HULUFan: ayu~ you said you live on people's smiles, but the truth is we live on your smile!!


Ayu: Hello(*^^*)
thsk55: Good morning Ayu! Please say Hello to Hungary!


Ayu: Hahaha!!!
Nekomunication: Ayu, you and your hubby are so dashing together ;)

Ayu: Coz im vampire.Hahaha-
jjjiji: it's close to the morning~ but you still didn't sleep . so why you still have a freshy and beautiful face always ^^


Ayu: (*^^*)
crea_spain: RT @LizBrazil: Thank you for both tweeting in English and Japanese, Ayu-chan!! It means a lot to us =)


Ayu: Hello(*^^*)
JOON_TOP: Ohayogozaimasu, Australia says hello ^^


Ayu: May I update a Sugi's close-up shot? laugh He's standing next to me.
Aira727928: Ayu-chan. Does Sugi have a twitter account?


Ayu: RT @hikalich: Recent news reminds me of "asia is one" Ayu said(T_T)


Ayu: Yeah(￣▽￣)♪
TA_ayu_19850810: We have to hold hands with world people.


Ayu: Yes!!!
ownsarai: moisturizers only, right ayu? :D


Ayu: Welcome to TA(*^^*)
Ayu_Emi: i'm a TA member since 1 week and i reli enjoy it ! i've seen ur post on TA! ( ^ ▽ ^) wow


Ayu: Thx(*^^*)
Marrychan0920: I want to be a TA member, too! You're such an awesome person


Ayu: Im not using make up base.
julia787: Hi, Ayu~♥ What make-up base do you usually use? I love how looks your face always!


Ayu: I really don't know yet.still I've sooooooo many things.
ryandtw_jpop: When are you going back to Japan, ayu?


Ayu: My fingers paid off. laugh
miho37ayufun: I'm happy, because there're lots of photos on TA.


Ayu: =))

Aderianu: bon appetit =) RT: @ayu_19980408 Me too!lets go get some food!!!!!


Ayu: Ok,I'll try=)
anteateradvance: Are you gonna get any FALL flavored food while you're still here? Pumpkin pancakes!!! Get it for breakfast tomorrow :)


Ayu: Me too!lets go get some food!!!!!
fplant33: Now i'm so hungry ㅠㅠ


Ayu: LoL
LucasC33: LOL~~~When I woke up today, I totally forgot the day light saving thing, and went to the date 1h earlier....


Ayu: I updated TA. I seem to be get a cramp up in my fingers, because I posted photos too much, laugh

Ayu: I hear it go down to 9 degrees. It's extreme~(-｡-;
ayumyall: When it was hot, it was 36 degrees, right? What degrees will be it, when it's cold??


Ayu: It gets super cold from today. It was super hot, and then it gets super cold suddenly. The sky is coverd by the cloud. at Fox studio. http://twitpic.com/34sdvj


Ayu: I've done it~(*^^*) If I've heard about that from Stan-chan, I'd live alone with time-lag today. laugh
talow405: Have you set your watch to the winter time??


Ayu: That's my brother♪( ´▽｀)
UN1982: I'm messy now. laugh


Ayu: Why did I post again? I'm messy. laugh


Ayu: I hear my hubby made the white rose in the picture from paper napkin, and he gave me it~♪ His idea is cool☆


Ayu: I hear my hubby made the white rose from paper napkin, and he gave me it~♪ His idea is cool☆


Ayu: My hubby gave me a beautiful flower. He made it by paper napkin!!!What a sweet=)) http://twitpic.com/34ld8k


Ayu: You're right♪
akkapan: I guess your temperate life will continue until the end of the year.

Ayu: I'm countinue it~. I have many recordings(*^^*)♪
imoko7: How about your temperate life?


Ayu: How many days have passed???~(・・？）
ayukayoyuya0810: Ayu-chan♪ How many days have passed since you went to there? Please be back soon♪


Ayu: Hey now. laugh
kaminumarijicho: He is too gentle. But he's allowed, because he is a foreigner. laugh→ RT @Mannie69: that's right. I'll open a nice bottle of wine for when you come back ;)


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[Trans] 07.11.2010 Ayu's Twitter Updates 01.11.2010 - 05.11.2010

Oh well, I've kept my promises even though it's kinda late, sorry~

but here are the full translation of Ayu's tweets translation since 01.11.2010 - 05.11.2010

Enjoy~~~

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I've just got my hair braided with extensions. From now, I'm going go to make recording♪

I've just got my hair done.How do I look???=)) http://twitpic.com/33y6jt
about 10 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Wa-!!!! Wa-!!!!
hatti1227: If you touch "あ(a)" botton, "いうえお(iueo)" will appears around the あ(a), so you need to touch only one time♪ It's so convenient~(^_-)-☆

about 10 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Wait, what do you mean? Please tell me the detail. laugh
Luv4EvA_: I just know that when I type hiragana with the numerical keypad of iPhone, that's all I need to slide my finger from right to left or up and down, without touch and touch. I didn't know for a while, so I went out of the way to touch and touch. laugh Sliding only is so comfortable-
about 10 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: It's easy to type, because of a touch panel(*^^*)
sachi_____: Why can you also type English with iPhone?
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: He's here=)
crea_spain: her personal hairdresser from ZACC -very fun guy- =)
yukiunmei: who's Rassher? http://twitpic.com/33xsd2
about 11 hours ago via Echofon

More under the cut!

ayu_19980408: Thank you♪ I can type quickly, because I use iPhone(*^^*)
ykr0917: You're quick to type English. Great...
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Ohji?? When???
ayulove530: @ayu_19980408 Last year, countdown live concert news was announced on the first Friday of November, but when will be annouced this year(^o^)?
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Wow!!!! laugh
momoka07: English starts to me to look like a spell...
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'll upload some pics when i get done=)is that ok???=))
Sakurina_chan: I want to see your hair if you're doing it :D I bet they look WONDERFUL as always!

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'm having a "What and where am I doing?" game with the international fans.
dog1227_1102: Ayu~, why are you talking in English??
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408:!!!!!!!!!!
namie_diary: YOU ARE AT SALON DOING YOUR MANICURE AND YOUR HAIR =D. THE garden is behind you, right?

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Join!!!
ichigo7_1989: Wow @ayu_19980408 is playing guess the pic with her fans right now!! I wanna play with them too
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: (*^^*)
KimJyoyeon: @ayu_19980408 You are in the hearts of all your fans! ^.^
about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I don't know yet. plz wait=)
Ander_Hamasaki: ayu when will you reveal the new album's tracklist and covers???I need them!!!!

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Haha,u right!!!
natapan: are u taking a nap? No. That's can't be... You're tweeting! So you can't be sleeping

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I already took(^_－)－☆
my__aura: Woo, not having lunch, right? it's too late... You seem to be in the middle of a tropical-l

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Oh,what a sweet tweet=)
namie_diary: I think you're making us happy with your tweets =D. And that's what you are doing ^^

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Ok,one more!!!
mamichan84: some clue please (^_*) http://twitpic.com/33xj1v

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Wanna know answer???
crea_spain: you're gonna on shopping to buy more shoes xDDD

about 11 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Sorry! laugh
ayukey59: I could say "Good morning" to you after so long, but I was surprise because you tweeted in English so much!!


ayu_19980408: My husband, he is exercised by it, please ask him. laugh
himawarikun7: Ayu-chan, we'll be able to see you and your husband in your new album-ヾ(゜０゜*)ノ? If it comes true, I'll be so happy, and my heart will be throbbing~(*´pq`)

about 14 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: It's not a spa=)
YukasMx_TA: you're at a Spa resting and relaxing!! ^^

about 14 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: U right.I'll give u guys this!!!!!
Alessia_92: you can do a lot of things...it's too hard to http://twitpic.com/33xgh4

about 14 hours ago via Echofon

ayu_19980408: Yeah,I'm not in Japan right now.
Ayumii: Here in Brazil is 20:51, so I gues in Japan is kind of 7:51, but you aren't in Jap

about 14 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'm glad to hear that=))Thank u!!
COEDindo: hai.. Ayumi,, what are you doing right now? You have many fans in indonesia! :D

about 14 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Hahaha
anteateradvance: YOU'RE ON THE BEACH WITH @Mannie69 !

about 14 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: 15:46now!!!
Rifqi_19931020: ayuu ! Good morning in indonesia is 05:42 AM now.. What time is it there ?

about 15 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Yes,what ur guess?
mamichan84: so are we playing game again?? =D

about 15 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Tee-hee. lol!!!!
ayuchon7: Ohhh!!! TA makes woke me up, because TA's level is too high! Ayu exceeded Heidiヽ(；▽；)ノ lol♪

about 15 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Ok, let's start=)
crea_spain: where's ayu chan now? surfing in malibu, PV shoot, recording, photoshooting, bowling, spa, buying shoes? xD lets play the game

about 15 hours ago via Echofon


Hot~!!!! Here is 36 degrees!!!!http://twitpic.com/33w57j

about 18 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: It's afternoon(^O^)／
ayu1002saki: Ayu-chan, what time is it now-?
about 18 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I don't know even me.
jjoom: Good work. Ayu, when do you go to bed?
about 18 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: This morning, pj team brought me a gift☆ Happy(^O^)／
mikajohn: I watched at once☆ Good job. That suits you nicely!!
about 18 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: This morning, pj team brought me a gift☆ Happy(^O^)／
mikajohn: I watched at once☆ Good job. That suits you nicely!!
about 18 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'll also update my picture on twitter little by little(^_－)－☆
ayu101011chizu: If I had enough money, I'd enter TA. I want to read your diaries. I want to see your pictures(。>Д<。)

about 18 hours ago via Echofon


I just updated. It's a video style. style? laugh
about 19 hours ago via Echofon


The sky is starting to trun. New day starts again. http://twitpic.com/33tipt

about 24 hours ago via Echofon


ayu_19980408: 1：33☆
ayu4eva: @ayu_19980408 what time is now there?
12:33 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: He is two years young than me.
nomayu212: How old is your husband?
12:30 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: That's right♪
cocoa_1002: Ayu keeps getting up early and going to bed late...??♪(´ε｀ )
12:29 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: It's close~♪ But he already fell asleep, because he keeps getting up early and going to bed early. laugh
suguru9523: Are where you're in and where your husband's in close to each other?

3:05 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'll leave it to you. laugh
mjjeje: Yes, I'll call you senpai.

2:51 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: ♪(´ε｀ )
tohohanako: Ayu-chan, you're so cool! I feel like I'll fall in love with you:*:･ﾟ☆(≧∀≦)ｖ
2:37 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I think so too!!!! laugh Be peaceful♪
nicococolo: Yeah! Jejung must call Ayu-chan "Senpai" on twitter! Who is A-chan?, we think. laugh
(※We sometimes say "Senpai", when we call someone who is order in Japan.)

2:32 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: OK↑
mjjeje: My senior, I'm sorry!!

2:25 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I was surprised that you tweeted "A-chan" only, when I noticed. laugh
mjjeje: I talked to you, but I completely forgot it and went to bed...

2:23 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Hey, you're late. laugh
mjjeje: I think it's not a good to talk to you on twitter.
2:21 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'm looking for more good words for a long time.
sa59_a1002you: Even though I say thank you again and again, it is lacking... I can't find more good words... Really thank you(*^o^*)
1:51 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: N im here for u guys 2=))
Nekomunication: If you ever need help, remember we're here for you ^^ Please reply, sending my love from Canada~

1:49 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I usually fall, but I pick up myself and confront many times(*^^*) Let's go together!!!!
yume0112: I guess that you don't have any brakes yourself? You always speed up!! Plus, with amazing speed o(^-^)o I'll chase such a sister with great speed! I would sometimes fall. (laugh)

1:48 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'll never mad at them.Coz they're beautiful.We're all beautiful=)
andredwi: u sounds mad though lol, just ignore them

1:39 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Thanks(^O^)／
rmayui410021008: Ayu, you're powerful(*^^*)! Since you put yourself on show, you need to express a feeling of pleasure rather than sadness, but you're in a nature and a lovely adult I think♪♪
1:27 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I had to restore it after filming. laugh Mama~!!!! laugh
marichappy: Ayu-chan, when did you get STEP you? ( *´艸｀)
1:26 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: No,It's not=)
ownsarai: Can you tell me, is the special 12 page photobook the 2011 calendar? Please say its not. :(

1:25 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Thank u=))
SKY_ning: u r so sweet n strong. I'll follow u forever.

1:23 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I feel the same way(*^^*)
ayuki_1987: Ayu is helping many people by singing. I really respect you. You also help me always. Thank you... I want to say "Thank you" to you again and again.

1:21 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: （ ; ; ）
ayuayaasa: I'm sure that there are many people who were given love, courage and so on like things that we can't see by Ayu all over the world(^∀^)☆

1:16 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:Thank you(*^^*)
ch0c01atte: Nice to meet you. I'm one of the people who have been supported by Ayu. I was helped by Ayu's lyrics, and I am now. I want you to make a song and put your feelings, which you want to tell, on it. Thank you.

1:11 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Thx,Jorge=)but u know I'm not mad at them.Just explained=))
crea_spain: @ayu_19980408 Hakata POWER girl ♥ you're so cool~so brave~so strong~☆☆☆
1:06 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Thank you. I'll continue doing my best(*^^*)
2008815: Nice to meet you. Ayu's lyrics have been supported and encouraged me again and again. You can write such lyrics, which gets to people's hearts, because Ayu has gathered various experiences. I want you to give power to many people and increase people who have a sparkle in their eyes.


ayu_19980408: Ok,enough!Stop with the questions.I really don't care about which meaning.It's not important to me.Thx.
AbGoy_TVXQ: RT"@ayu_19980408 In addition,Chang will be the name of the Thai. Chang is also a brand of beer in Thailand,too"
12:34 PM Nov 4th via Echofon


A~n~d~, I'm recording now!!!! http://twitpic.com/33phj6

9:41 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


A~n~d~, this door is also large. laugh http://twitpic.com/33oh8y

7:23 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!
crea_spain: funniest LITTLE girl in the world 笑

7:12 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408: I'm riding on a swing♪ http://twitpic.com/33oadz

6:57 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　The person? laugh
o1o2o2o7o: I'm interested in a person behind you.
3:23 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Don't worry,Im use to it=)Thank u for ur kindness=))
meteorainie: No, no! Er... Jejung fans just envy you! laugh In fact, I'm fan of Ayu-chan and Jejung.

3:22 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　This television is pretty impressive, huh?　http://twitpic.com/33ms3p

3:15 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Wow!!!my nickname is same as Elephant!!!!!!!hahaha-funny=)
tamachan_61: A chang means Elephant (in Thailand)

3:08 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Here(^O^)／
poohmmmm: A-chan d(>_･)good
2:55 AM Nov 4th via Echofon



ayu_19980408:　By the way, it's hotttt-!!!! The sky is so blue it seems like it is paintedddd!!!! http://twitpic.com/33mm4u

2:49 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Sorry! I just saw your tweet! What's up~(^O^)／♪

mjjeje: A chang ~~
2:42 AM Nov 4th via Echofon


The sun, good morning♪ Also today, it's start from filming(^O^)／ http://twitpic.com/33kxmn

10:45 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


I'm getting stuck on a new song. I wanted to breathe fresh air, but outside is super cold~ヽ(；▽；)ノIn a way, it became a refreshing change of pace. laugh
7:56 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


I updated TA. The account of sauna bath. laugh

3:55 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Wa~ I'm glad. Thank you(*^^*)
KAIKEI_Wanko: I'm old man, but I followed you on twitter, and I was impressed with Ayumi Hamasaki. What a frank person. I'm getting too old, but I took Ayu's music in my iPod.

1:08 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Younger than me!!!!!!!
lgiam: is @Mannie69 older or younger than ayu?

1:05 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　I got Mogezou's news: Mayuzumix has been excited and said that well-done party T-shirts' order is more than she had expected.
ayuxxerina: I bought a well-done party T-shirt-ヽ(・∀・)ノ Please think about team name♪
12:50 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　grin(*^^*)♪
tomo_19980408:　My heart has broken, so Ayu-chan appeared.
12:48 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　I don't think so.....
GKZer0: Going to bed soon?


ayu_19980408:　I'm guffawing(^O^)／
mao_1992: Ayu-chan, are you laughing today(^_^)？
12:41 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Hi tasking=))I'm doing good.
tasking: Hi Ayu, it's tasking-chan! How are you? ^^

12:40 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Wanna c top of the view=))
Mannie69: @ayu_19980408 thought you were busy. I'll pick you up next time ;)
12:38 PM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　yap♪yap♪
yukiunmei: the calendar will be released on Christmas? is that what u said?

5:13 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Mayuzumix said release is X'mas☆
TA0930RINDA: @ayu_19980408 Will your calender be sold? I want to Ayu calender(;_;)
5:10 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Hi Sean,long time no see.I miss u 2=)n I miss London fans=))
sean_143325566: I really miss u. I love you so much.

4:59 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:Of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!why nooot!!!=)
yaahsmaidi: Do you like rock'n'roll like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Queen ? =))

4:56 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Yes, sorry, it's just mistyping. laugh
team_ayukiko: Please give us clear and detailed explanations. (laugh)
4:52 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　I dont know.I've never seen.
jinnykoo: I love that bulgama! It's also in japan?

4:49 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　It means real wife.
ayu0johnny: @ayu_19980408 What does majitsuma mean-? (laugh) (;゜O゜)
4:42 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


I just finished jogging. Minazou did Hayabusa with a jumping rope, and it was too funny, and it made me roll on the floor laughing. Everyone, do you know Hayabusa? Incidentally, Gori got tangled in a jumping rope. laugh
(※Hayabusa is one of the names of the jumping rope's skills)

4:40 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Why didn't u pick me up?=)
Mannie69: going down to the beach ;)
4:35 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Me, what's majitsuma!!!! LOL
(※Ayu mistyped at forward tweet.)
1:44 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Wait, I'm going to majitsuma jog seriously!!!! Everyone, see you-(^O^)／♪

1:43 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　(*^^*)
ohsixthirty: You're a ROCK goddess!!!

1:41 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　It's really certain☆
tsuchan10021111:　I'm sure that your new album will be great ever before(￣▽￣)grin♪
1:40 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:Thx!!!n I will=)
Ayu_Emi: ayu please do ur best for this album! :) especially for Last angel's Pv , it's so cool~!

1:39 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Rock!Rock!Rock!!!!!
anteateradvance: you're going around makin everyone's day! World Tour a solid maybe, and ROCKIN OUT on

1:35 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Tweeting LoL
Mannie69:　yes, it's beautiful today. What are you doing?

1:32 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Sure=)
yaahsmaidi:　Will Love Songs have only ballads ? or will have rocks and dance musics ?


ayu_19980408:　It's a director's cut, so never-before-seen scenes will be added, and you can see a longer story♪
aruarusan: Will you appear in blossom's PV recorded in your album?!
1:24 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　No, I tweeted and I haven't jog yet. laugh I have to do soon ☆彡
ayu_0621: Did you jog already?
1:20 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Reli hope so!!!!!!!
Microphonunlock: AYU ... An #AyuWorldTour in you're next year?

1:18 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　Yeah,we made new version of blossom PV.
Alessia_92: Ayu, so why your album is called Love songs? =) In blossom PV we have new scenes?
1:15 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408:　It's called Love songs=)
andredwi: ayu why is ur album title is Love story??

1:00 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


Luayu_19980408: v u 2!!!n Let me sing forever=)=)
yaahsmaidi: I love you so much, please sign forever =))

12:54 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon



ayu_19980408: Σ（・□・；）
syuyan1979shimu: You have got 29-thousand followers(^.^)b I'm glad, but your twitter's timeline will run so fast like a torrent or a muddy stream...
12:49 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


ayu_19980408: Still hiking?=)
Mannie69: http://twitpic.com/33aeqe
12:48 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


New day starts today~☆ The Blue sky with no speck of cloud. Anyway, I'm going to jog(^O^)／ I'll update a account of yesterday's the sauna bath by today, please look forward to it♪ http://twitpic.com/33aesb

12:38 AM Nov 3rd via Echofon


Minazou is making noise "My nose will come off." I'm enjoying myself♪( ´▽｀) http://twitpic.com/333imc

8:17 AM Nov 2nd via Echofon


The filming is over faster-! I'm sooo happy(^O^)／ I heard that new spa was set up nearby, so everyone of manager team and I'm trying to go. The sauna bath's heat is over 100 degrees-!!!! But having so fun♪( ´▽｀) http://twitpic.com/333geh

8:09 AM Nov 2nd via Echofon


Yesterday, I got many questions "What is motor home?," so I took a picture. Motor home is big car for move like this. When I shoot on location, I apply makeup, change my costume and so on. It's my nest(^O^)／ http://twitpic.com/32sutt

8:31 AM Nov 1st via Echofon


When it's be dark, filming will finish♪ After filming, I'm going to go to recording studio and sing♪ http://twitpic.com/32ste8

8:26 AM Nov 1st via Echofon

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Original source: Ayu's Twitter
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[Trans] 03.11.2010 S Cawaii Magazine November 2010 Issue Full Translation

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Full translation of S Cawaii Magazine November 2010



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[Translations] 02.11.2010 VoCE & SCawaii November 2010

VoCE November 2010


SCawaii! November 2010


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[Trans] 13.09.2010 Vivi September Issue

Back with more scanlations from the September issue of Vivi when Ayu went to Hong Kong :)



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[Translation] Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2009 ~NEXT LEVEL~ DVD Full Translation

Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2009 ~NEXT LEVEL~ DVD Full Translation

Translated by Catzi @ AHS from Chinese text to English text :)

Disc 2

~11:38
Ayu: Thank you. Yoyogi, how are you? Yoyogi, how are you? How are you? Thank you all for coming today. Having fun? Having fun? Okay. Today is really amazing. From the very first song, everyone’s strength has been here. I want everyone to know. Today is the last day. So until the very end, let’s give it our all. Let’s all sing happily. Okay. Let’s start the MC. Let’s introduce these two: ZIN, Subaru, come on.
Subaru: I’m a loner with a pale face, I’m a loner in the star “Subaru.” (*Subaru=Pleiades)
Ayu: Where are you going? Where are you going? Subaru, today you’re really great. Actually it’s like acting.
Subaru: Because today is the last day, ZIN told me to do this.
Ayu: He told you to throw away the original image.
Subaru: Let’s start. Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL challenge!!
Ayu: It’s too high pitched.
Subaru: Amazing.
Ayu: Too high pitched. Actually I wanted to sing it.
Subaru: Shhhh…

Full Translation under the cut!

ZIN: Is everyone happy? I’m Ayu.
Ayu: Do whatever you want. Your performance isn’t bad. I wanted to ask why you didn’t come on at the same time. There must be something up. What could it be? You were too high pitched. Don’t talk to me with that on. It’s a bit annoying.
Subaru: Let’s see side by side.
ZIN: But, Ayu, your face is really small.
Subaru: Amazing. You look just like Ayu. This is really annoying.
ZIN: Hello everyone. I’m high pitched dancer ZIN. Please have lots of advice.
Subaru: Okay, next.
Ayu: What are you doing today?
Subaru: Right. The last show, what’s coming?
Ayu: Right.
Subaru: Let’s see today’s prompt. (The whole country picks! Charades) It’s this.
Ayu: I wanted this.
Subaru: Really? Let’s welcome the players: Maro, Shu-ya, come on.
Ayu: Come here, come here. Everyone, welcome Maro and Shu-ya.
Subaru: I want to ask someone else too, can I?
Ayu: Okay.
Subaru: I can?
Ayu: Yes. No problem.
Subaru: They say really smart people have come. That’s right. They’re really skillful, mature adults.
Ayu: Very skilled.
Subaru: Let’s introduce his partner too. The Setagaya rock and roll musicians: Enrique and Yoshio, come on! (*Setagaya is a district in Tokyo)
Ayu: Please do this for the last show. Enrique also. They say Enrique is really popular too.
Subaru: Now, the first team. ZIN’s team, please.
ZIN: Please have lots of advice.
Subaru: Two minutes and one pass is allowed. Now let’s start.
Ayu: Okay. Start.
Subaru: The idea is to interpret. The first team. ZIN’s team will begin. Maro will start. Now… ZIN and Maro.
ZIN: Please have lots of advice.
Subaru: First team. 2 minutes. Ready? Start.
Ayu: Maro, you’re really like a model.
ZIN: Bird. Goldfish.
Subaru: Please look more carefully.
ZIN: Pigeon. Short-tail bird.
Subaru: Please look carefully.
ZIN: Pass.
Subaru: Passed. Next.
Maro: Glove
Subaru: Correct. That’s the sound. A little louder next time please. Next.
ZIN: Harmonica.
Subaru: Correct. No more passes allowed. Next.
Maro: Peacock. Crane. What? Giraffe.
Subaru: Correct. Very good. Next.
ZIN: Beer
Subaru: Correct. Amazing.
Ayu: Just now was really amazing
Subaru: Next
Maro: Bubbles
Subaru: Correct. Really nice. Next.
Ayu: They communicate so well.
ZIN: Wait, wait. Umbrella. Mime.
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next.
Maro: Banana
Subaru: Correct. Next. Not much time.
ZIN: Elevator
Subaru: No talking. Not much time.
ZIN: Not elevator?
Subaru: No talking.
ZIN: Escalator
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next.
Maro: Skate fish. Seahorse
Subaru: Sorry. Didn’t hear clearly. Could you say it one more time?
Maro: Seahorse
Subaru: Before?
Maro: Skate fish
Subaru: Correct. It’s a miracle. Unexpected with the limited time.
Ayu: No way. They answered all the prompts?
Subaru: They finished answering all the prompts.
Ayu: Amazing.
Subaru: But…
Ayu: That person also talked.
Subaru: Right.
Ayu: Like during “penguin,” he intentionally made noise. On one hand he was holding back, but then again he made sound.
Subaru: But they passed on the first one.
ZIN: Sorry.
Ayu: Also, when ZIN was doing “banana,” the whole arena was like ecstatic.
ZIN: Am I a monkey.
Subaru: It’s Ayu’s team. Okay. This team is really interesting.
Ayu: Don’t say such things.
Subaru: Sorry, sorry. Here the teamwork is really good. Not bad. Ayu, Shu-ya, ready?
Ayu: Right now, all I see is Shu-ya.
Subaru: 2 minutes. Start.
Ayu: Belt
Subaru: Correct, next
Shu-ya: Ice cream
Subaru: Correct. Really fast. Next.
Ayu: Clock
Subaru: It’s a bit wrong
Ayu: Wristwatch
Subaru: Correct. This is good. Really amazing. Next
Shu-ya: Backpack
Subaru: Correct, next
Ayu: Horseback riding. Horse
Subaru: Correct, amazing, next.
Shu-ya: Octopus. Squid. What is it? Some day room. What is it? Stick?
Subaru: A bit close
Shu-ya: Pass
Subaru: Passed, next.
Ayu: Swimming. Frog. It’s a frog.
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next.
Shu-ya: Escalator. Elevator
Subaru: Correct. This was a good prompt. Next
Ayu: Guessing game. Lunch box. Microwave. Microwave oven.
Subaru: Correct. But Shu-ya made some noise. Next.
Shu-ya: Computer
Subaru: Correct. Quick. Everything is finished. That was 1min30sec. 10 prompts and passed on 1, making 9 points.
Ayu: Everyone didn’t understand?
Subaru: It was something. Right. Tokyo Tower has two supports. Not bad. Ayu’s team has 9 points. Even though you keep saying you couldn’t, it was obvious your team put in a lot of effort until the end.
Ayu: Until the end, we didn’t give up.
Subaru: The adults are talking and they’re really graceful. Okay. They’re getting up slowly. Rock and roll musicians.
Ayu: Who will start?
Subaru: Who will start? Ah, wait, wait.
Ayu: You can’t
Subaru: It’s too tense. This must be their tactic. It’s like that. Now, Yoshio and Enrique, Setagaya rock and roll musicians, are we ready?
Yo-chan: I can’t pull it up.
Subaru: Really?
Yo-chan: I’ll do my best.
Ayu: It doesn’t seem like that.
Subaru: That’s the right mindset. Now, let’s start. 2 minutes. Start.
Yo-chan: Mahjong. Sushi. Computer game. Cake.
Subaru: You are allowed to pass.
Yo-chan: I stop on this side. Here is a square board. Then, two hands, deep thought, chess.
Subaru: Correct. Wow. Next.
Enrique: Cough. Cold mask.
Subaru: Correct. Nice act. Next.
Yo-chan: Hair bun, airplane, head, byebye, put it on your head, knock knock, byebye, turn, then put it on your head. You start from the bottom and move to your head. A round hat, a safety hat to prevent pain, helmet.
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Really amazing. Next.
Enrique: Traffic light
Subaru: Correct, amazing, next.
Yo-chan: Earring, ear phones, really big put over head earphones.
Subaru: Correct. Next.
Enrique: Para para dance
Subaru: Correct. I kind of want to watch. Next.
Yo-chan: Airplane. Bad youth. Yankee.
Subaru: Correct
Ayu: Actually, that’s true
Subaru: Next
Enrique: Ice cube
Subaru: Correct. Not much time. Next
Yo-chan: Turn, turn, toilet, bird, on the bad is a round shape, chameleon, weasel, squirrel, ah, snail
Subaru: Correct, not much time, next.
Enrique: What is that? Mantis
Subaru: Correct
Ayu: How could you see that?
Subaru: Really amazing. Stop.
Ayu: They finished. Amazing.
Subaru: Really amazing. It was difficult until the end.
Ayu: Really amazing.
Subaru: They finished everything.
Ayu: Really amazing.
Subaru: And also there were some good laughs. Amazing. Anyway, it was an interesting style. Really amazing. Do you want to see who’s 2nd? Okay, now it’s Ayu vs Seta.
Ayu: Who’s going to go first?
Subaru: Let’s decide with rock, paper, scissors.
Ayu: Shu-ya go against Yo-chan
Subaru: Tie. Tie. It’s determined! Yoshio wins.
Ayu: So what do you want?
Subaru: We want to start first.
Ayu: They will start.
Subaru: So, let’s have Setagaya start. What are they discussing?
Yo-chan + Enrique: Please have lots of advice.
Ayu: Wrong, wrong. One person go over there. Just like before.
Subaru: Not bad like this.
Ayu: He likes to cause trouble.
Subaru: We are going to do 5 prompts with 1 minute and no passes. Let’s begin with 1 minute. Yoshio, Enrique, ready, start.
Enrique: Snowman
Subaru: Correct. Fast. Next
Yo-chan: Really annoyed. Angry. Power! There are really long stairs that go around, shoes, wooosh!, let’s go, annoyed, from that side to that side, then that moves, then go, What’s the general idea. I don’t know. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7, frost bite
Subaru: Not much time
Yo-chan: Large. Pass
Subaru: Can’t pass
Yo-chan: Oh no. Not much time.
Ayu: Don’t lose hope. Enrique don’t lose hope
Yo-chan: Look at my hair.
Subaru: Want to give up on this one.
Yo-chan: He was angry.
Subaru: No time. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, Thank you very much. Sorry.
Ayu: Enrique, what were you doing? What did it mean?
Enrique: I wanted to say take tiny bits and then multiply to get something large.
Ayu: So it meant tiny steps.
Yo-chan: This means bus station.
Enrique: This was really quick.
Yo-chan: It wasn’t a big noise?
Subaru: It’s tough not being able to pass.
Ayu: Right.
Subaru: Let’s put in lots of effort. Yoshio and Enrique only got 1 prompt. Can Ayu’s team do better? Ready? 1 minute. The microphone’s too high. Someone is here to help. Ayu, Shu-ya, 1 min, ready, start.
Ayu: Torch light
Subaru: Correct, not bad, next
Shu-ya: Tokyo Tower, crab
Subaru: Correct, next
Ayu: Hellp Kitty, what is it?, champagne, cake
Subaru: Please look carefully
Ayu: Waffle, spiked, pineapple
Subaru: Correct, next
Shu-ya: Toyko Tower, emergency exit
Subaru: Correct, amazing, next, not much time
Ayu: Frog
Subaru: Correct, stop. Finished all 5. Really amazing. 55 seconds
Ayu: Thank you everyone
Subaru: There is no doubt right now that the winners are Ayu and Shu-ya. Not bad. You made it all the way to the end. Not bad. I definitely couldn’t continue.
ZIN: Really good
Subaru: I’m speaking for myself. Okay. let’s give a cheer for Setagaya. Thanks. This handshake is great. A very mature manner. Shu-ya, Maro, thanks.
Ayu: Thank you.
Subaru: Everyone is really excited for the last show. This was Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL challenge!
Ayu: Give a round of applause for ZIN and Subaru. Thanks.
ZIN + Subaru: Thanks
Yo-chan: Ayu. Let’s play. I use to be the MC guy, Yo-chan. I say, I say, I say… I just said “I say” 3 times.
Ayu: It’s such a familiar feeling.
Yo-chan: Since it’s the last show let’s have some fun. Yeah. It’s the last show. Welcome everyone.
Ayu: Absolutely.
Yo-chan: It’s the last show.
Ayu: I want to see myself on TV
Yo-chan: Ayu, because it’s the last show
Ayu: Yes
Yo-chan: So, I want the whole arena to do something
Ayu: Yes
Yo-chan: I want this
Ayu: I just stopped the usual plan and took out my earphones
Yo-chan: Don’t continue yet
Ayu: What do you want?
Yo-chan: This tour started in April. It’s been half a year. It’s a really long tour. We didn’t really get to have fun this time.
Ayu: Like that? How come everyone knows?
Yo-chan: Because we’re a group. We’re a group.
Ayu: For real?
Yo-chan: Yes. This time we didn’t make a wave. We should.
Ayu: I want to see. I want to see.
Yo-chan: But I want to do this. If we make a wave it would be for the last show.
Ayu: That seems good. Yes.
Yo-chan: So, I want to see. From the start we haven’t done this. This time I want to audience to do this. Do this before the next song. Every time Ayu usually say 1 2 1 2 3 4, right? So, this side will start at 1, then 2, then 1 here.
Ayu: 1, 2 is over there.
Yo-chan: Right there. Then it’s 1, and in the middle 2.
Ayu: 2 until the end.
Yo-chan: When that stops, it’s 3 here. Then it’s time to start. Ayu will say 4, right?
Ayu: Me?
Yo-chan: After Ayu says 4, we’ll start. Say it like this. 1 2 1 2 3 4. Then we’ll start the concert.
Ayu: It’s really slow like that
Yo-chan: It’s what we want to do
Ayu: Okay let’s do that
Yo-chan: Please be longer when you say 4
Ayu: I hope it’ll be the same as everyone else.
Yo-chan: The same feeling
Ayu: Yes
Yo-chan: Work hard everyone. Because we need to start the concert, dancers please come one too. Do it all together.
Ayu: Dancers on stage please
Yo-chan: Really fantastic. Very possible
Ayu: Do your best, everyone
Yo-chan: Ready. Now dancers follow along. Now, Hamasaki, please direct.
Ayu: Start. Everyone clap
Yo-chan: 2 has started
Ayu: Effort 2! Amazing, amazing. Beautiful. Work hard 2. Okay. 4~~~~

~ 55:41
Ayu: It’s the end now. This is the last song of the tour. This year was a really long tour. It’s the first time, so it was longer by a lot of time. Together with the crew and staff, there were many happy times, hard times, peaceful times, and disagreements. Perhaps everyone was crying for success. Everyone did a great job and all your smiles were able to reach my heart. And also to be able to be on this stage is because of everyone, each member of the audience. You all welcomed us and were able to send lots and lots of love. Really thank you very much. Now, for the last song of this respectful tour.

~ 1:00:57
Ayu: Let’s introduce the dancers. Please cheer until the very end. First, Locky… etc.
This year, starting from the middle, Yossy really put in a lot of effort. In the beginning, for the first 16 shows, she also put on a beautiful performance, KAERU. Today, she is the same as everyone, blessing us. Thanks KAERU. Also, thanks to the staff. Really thanks. Finally, thanks to all the fans and everyone here. I am singer, Ayu!

~1:05:05
Ayu: Please applaud for everyone. They are the best performers and the best staff members. Next time we’ll bring the music again. Thank you. See you next time.

~1:06:26
Ayu: This really was an amazing run. Really thank you everybody. Finally, thanks for giving us such a great tour. Thank you very much!

Disc 3

Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL Challenge!!
(2009.4.11 Saitama Super Arena)
Ayu: Today is the 1st show!
(Everyone is already familiar with “Yeah”)
Yo-chan: Yeah! Welcome to the 1st day of the tour. Even though we just started today, this time the concert seems really long.
Ayu: The last day is in October. It doesn’t seem like it.
Yo-chan: Really long.
Ayu: It’s super long.

(2009.4.12 Saitama Super Arena)
Ayu: Today, I’ve chatted with the usual host. We have decided we want a whole new MC. But really we just decided, so we haven’t discussed it with the new host. Let’s welcome ZIN!
ZIN: I really didn’t hear about this.
Ayu: Because I didn’t say.
ZIN: Eh… yesterday was the first show… I have something I want to know.
Ayu: What is it?
ZIN: What am I speaking here?

(2009.4.15 Nippon Gaishi Hall)
Ayu: On one hand I was singing Rule, on the other I was worrying about what to say during the MC. I was really worried. Yo-chan you’re laughing too hard.
ZIN: I want to ask someone who can really speak to come on stage.
Ayu: So, it’s another transfer?
ZIN: Subaru, come on
Ayu: Ah, this person. What is that look? Can you do that? Can you?
Subaru: I am the unexpected new host, Subara.
Ayu: You’re holding something like a menu.
Subaru: You discovered something very important. Yes.
ZIN: Let’s continue to use this format.
Subaru: I’m an excellent host.

(2009.4.16 Nippon Gaishi Hall)
ZIN+Subaru: Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL Challenge!
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: Eye strength) Eye strenght
(Eye Strength Rules: See who can eat a mustard bun)
Ayu: Now let’s have you to go. Please face the back and now turn around. You guys are really… ZIN makes it look super terrible. This is really clear. There’s a person who seems like he can’t take it. He looks like he can’t go on. The person who can eat a mustard bun is… Amazing. This is really amazing. ZIN, could eat that even with his face? Shu-ya, why are you crying? Why? Why? Really crying.

(2009.4.21 Osaka Hall)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: Jump Rope) Let’s go. No problem.
Ayu: No problem. Wait. Wait. It’s dangerous. It’s dangerous. No problem. Shu-ya go. Go-mi go. Wait, wait. I have to go too? Wait wait, now? I can’t.
Subaru: Don’t be nervous. Go! Right now you can really see.
Ayu: During this MC, I really risked my life.

(2009.4.22 Osaka Hall)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity, shall we? (Prompt: Tongue Twister)
Ayu: This one I definitely can’t do.
ZIN: But I feel like it’s going to be okay.
Ayu: Me? I can’t.

(2009.4.25 Shizuoka Ecopa Arena)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity.
Ayu: What is it today?
Subaru: What is it? (Prompt: Hula Hooping)
Ayu: Ah, hula hooping. This isn’t too great.
Subaru: Let’s ask respectable Nomura to hula hoop.
Ayu: Really?
Subaru: Also, there’s Enrique.
Ayu: He’s never spoken to be about this.
Subaru: Right now, they come from the back.
Ayu: That’s really amazing. Is it possible?
Enrique: Originally, I wanted to do this.
Ayu: Everyone really follows their dreams.

(2009.4.26 Shizuoka Ecopa Arena) - (Note: I didn’t know the names of the dancers talking, so they’re marked with “??”)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: AIUEO Composition)
Ayu: AIUEO Composition
(Prompt Note: NEXT LEVEL)
(Use Japanese phonetics)
Ayu: Let’s start with Shu-ya. Start with NE.
Subaru: NE: Even though I’ve just woken up swollen
Ayu: What?
??: KU: Even though I feel pain
Princess: SU: Perhaps even feeling disheartened
Ayu: This sentence seems really harsh
PECO: TO: I can’t help but have these ideas overflow
Subaru: That statement is really pretty. It’s like an opening. Midoring is RE
Ayu: The audience is having fun.
Midoring: Uncle RE, Uncle RE (Uncle RE is from the manga “Genius Idiot Bo”)
Ayu: I’m really hyper now
Subaru: Uncle RE then…?
??: BE: … and Beckham
Ayu: Really amazing. It’s really amazing. It all works together.
??: RU: Listening to Rule, the first song, I feel like I can face the NEXT LEVEL and go forward.
Subaru: That ended really nicely. The most interesting part was Uncle RE and Beckham.

(2009.4.29 Fukui Sundome)
Subaru: Question: The Sundome is in Fukui, Sabae City. What is the special product of this place? 1. Wigs
Ayu: It’s really cute.
Subaru: 2. Bananas
Ayu: Bananas smell good.
Subaru: 3. Glasses, He’s coming from up there.
Ayu: What are you up there?
Subaru: Thank you for coming. 4. Bicycles
Ayu: They all seem like good choices, which one should I choose?
Subaru: He’s choice does seem the best.
Ayu: It’s… glasses.
(Correct!!)

(2009.5.2 Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Subaru: Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL Challenge!! Please look. (Prompt: Drawing) It’s this.
ZIN: Drawing
Ayu: My drawing ability isn’t too bad.
Subaru: The prompt is… panda
ZIN: Yes, panda.
Subaru: Panda.
ZIN: Panda.
Subaru: Everyone knows what pandas are.
(In the middle of drawing!)
Subaru: When you’ve finished say so. The prompt is panda. First let’s see Sensei’s drawing.
Ayu: Ah, right. That’s it. Let’s do it together.
Subaru: It’s too great.

(2009.5.3 Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Ayu: This one is new.
ZIN: It’s a bit high.
Ayu: Originally it had the correct appeal. It started like this.
ZIN: Originally I want to reuse it with something, but that failed.

(2009.5.9 Yokohama Arena)
Subaru: Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL Challenge!!
Ayu: This is actually from the group. You just copied Maro.
ZIN: No. This is the recording room version.
Ayu: I thought you copied Maro. Sorry. I was wrong.
ZIN: This is similar to the group thing.

(2009.5.10 Yokohama Arena)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: 123 Blockhead)
(123 Blockhead Rules: 5 rounds total. At the end of each round the dancers much be in interesting poses or they’re out)
Ayu: 123 Blockhead! Everyone looks like they’re in pain. But Maro must really love this move.
Subaru: He must.
Ayu: He really wants to. You see, he really seem great. 123 Blockhead! It seems like someone wants to show off their stomach. It feels like this person is vain.
Subaru: Yes.
Ayu: 123 Blockhead! Shu-ya’s head is really close to a dangerous place.
Subaru: Yes, really close. Let’s continue to the 4th round
Ayu: 123 Blockhead!
Subaru: This is…
Ayu: Wait, wait. There’s a person that’s really strange. Do you feel that you’re really beautiful. Let’s do this one more time.
Subaru: Last time.
Ayu: 123 Blockhead!

(2009.5.13 Sekisui Heim Ice Arena)
Subaru: Question: Who is this a picture of? Please have a look. There are 3 pictures total. The 2nd!
Ayu: Wait. It’s the same person?
Subaru: It’s the same.
Ayu: I don’t know who. The 3rd please.
Subaru: The 3rd photo. This one is really great.
Ayu: What kind of pose is that?
Subaru: Please look at these 3 pictures. You can tell he’s a really happy person. Please answer.
Ayu: No way. It’s Maro?
Subaru: Really great. Looking at it this way, there’s no doubt.
Ayu: There’s a resemblance. It’s the same.

(2009.5.16 Hiroshima Green Arena)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: Reflex Nerves Competition)
Ayu: Ah, I don’t have any. I don’t have any nerves.
Subaru: Raise the red flag. Raise the white flag. Put down the red flag, white flag. Don’t raise the white flag. Not bad.
Ayu: ZIN, come instruct. Subaru, come do this.
(To add to the challenge: Speed)
ZIN: Let’s begin like this.
Ayu: We must trouble ZIN with this. I’ll put down the mic.
ZIN: Raise red. Wait a moment. Because I suddenly have to direct, I don’t know what to say. One more time. Raise red. Raise white. Put down white. Don’t bring down white.
Ayu: You can’t handle it.

(2009.5.17 Hiroshima Green Arena)
Subaru: Request! Ayu, please play a drawing game with the dancers. (Prompt note: Cactus) Ready? Start. There’s someone applauding. You can’t turn around. 4321 stop. What? Next. Can he do it? Ready? Start. Right. (Ah~!?) Not bad. How old is the artist? It’s okay. Like that. Stop. 2-Yan has finished drawing this. Not bad. It’s acceptable.
Ayu: The audience seems to dislike it. 2-Yan’s drawing is a bit strange, right?
Subaru: Ready? Start. I’m looking forward to Shu-ya and Ayu, because they don’t know.
ZIN: There are more decorations with each passing.
Subaru: Stop
Ayu: From the reaction, Maro’s drawing is good.
Subaru: Right. There is just these two left. Shu-ya ready. Start. Okay, okay. Not bad.
ZIN: Same as mine.
Subaru: Show it to the camera.
Ayu: The audience had a very happy feeling.
Subaru: There are lots of decorations. Okay. Stop. Not bad. Please draw and then say what it is after.
Ayu: I’ll draw it.
Subaru: 15 seconds. Not bad. Very peaceful. It’s like that. This can’t be…
Ayu: Is this drawing okay?
Subaru: Stop. Please show it.
Ayu: Cactus.
Subaru: Correct
Ayu: Really simple to draw
Subaru: Amazing.
Ayu: Like this it’s not fun
Subaru: Eh~!?

(2009.5.27 Nippon Gaishi Hall)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity! (Prompt: 123 Blockhead!) Last time was so great that we brought it back.
(123 Blockhead Rules: When Ayu stops, the dancers need to do strike strange poses)
Ayu: 123 Blockhead! Again we use this weird pose.
Subaru: Right.
Ayu: But there’s some who’s really vain, right?
Subaru: Right
Ayu: The stomach has come out again. Now let’s start round 2. 123 Blockhead! So we say. There’s someone really strange, right?
Subaru: Really amazing. It’s like this. Really feel like the time changed.
Ayu: What’s up with that finger?
Subaru: Let’s start.
Ayu: Round 3. 123 Blockhead! 123 Blockhead! You can’t do that.
Subaru: 5th round. Didn’t know you could do it together.
Ayu: You can’t. 123 Blockhead! Ah. Touched it.
Subaru: Amazing.
Ayu: Did we film it?
Subaru: Can’t tell who is the victor.
Ayu: This one was really close.
Subaru: Really great.

(2009.5.28 Nippon Gaishi Hall)
Subaru: Request: Ayu, please play charades with the dancers. Very difficult. Let’s have ZIN start.
ZIN: Okay. I’ll be the guide
Subaru: Ready. Start.
ZIN: Broadcast exercises. (Japanese schools do morning exercises)
Subaru: Correct. Please switch. Okay. Next.
Maro: Crab
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Amazing.
Subaru: This is really quick. Next.
ZIN: Guitar
Subaru: Amazing. Next
Maro: PK Soccer. Hit.
Subaru: Correct. There’re 30 seconds. Next.
ZIN: Baseball. Golf
Subaru: Correct. Fast. Next.
Ayu: This is was really difficult. What is it? I don’t understand.
Maro: Flower. UFO.
Ayu: What are you doing this? What is it?
Subaru: 54321. Stop.
Ayu: During ZIN’s turn, what was that? Why were you doing this?
ZIN: I wanted to seem like sprouting.
Ayu: I’m counting on you, Shu-ya
Subaru: Let’s continue with Ayu. Time limit, 1 minutes. Ready? Start.
Ayu: Telephone
Subaru: What kind? Not yet, not yet.
Ayu: Cellphone
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Shu-ya: Soba. Bird nest. Ramen
Subaru: Correct. This is a nice speed. Next
Ayu: Sushi
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. 4th.
Shu-ya: Karaoke. Microphone.
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Really fast. Go.
Ayu: Maro? Pass
Subaru: From now on, no more passes. Next
Shu-ya: Chin, what is it?, monkey
Subaru: Correct. Fast. Next.
Ayu: Camera. Photo. Photographer. Video camera. Digital camera.
Subaru: Correct. Stop.
Ayu: In the middle, I was a little confused.
ZIN: During monkey, you pointed at Maro.
Ayu: No, I pointed at you.
ZIN: Me? Me? No way.

(2009.6.6 Heim Ice Arena)
Ayu: ZIN, Subaru, Come on!
ZIN: Nothing to talk about
(After 30 minutes didn’t really talk about anything)

(2009.6.7 Heim Ice Arena)
Ayu: Zin, Subaru, Come on
ZIN: I am the Northern Island
Ayu: Did you make this yourself?
ZIN: Right. I did. Today I decided to put it on for the performance.
Ayu: It must feel good to use this prop.
ZIN: Kind of.

(2009.6.13 Kobe World Kinen Hall)
Subaru: Everyone sing together.
Ayu: All together
Audience: Happy birthday
Ayu: Happy birthday, Shu-ya. Happy birthday!

(2009.6.14 Kobe World Kinen Hall)
Subaru: Request: Please play charades with the dancers. Ready? Start.
Ayu: Really pretty.
ZIN: Shower.
Subaru: Correct. Switch. Next.
Ayu: This one is really hard.
Maro: Salute. Bodyguards. Navy. Police.
Subaru: Correct. Really fast. Next.
ZIN: Whale
Subaru: Correct. Really amazing. Next
Maro: Golf
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Really quick. Good team work. Next
ZIN: Banana
Subaru: Correct. Fast. Next
Maro: Shooting star
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Fast. Next
ZIN: Fishing
Subaru: Correct. This is great. Next
Ayu: Maro, don’t forget that vanity feeling.
Maro: Sturgeon
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Not many left. Next
Ayu: So fast
ZIN: You?
Subaru: Not much time left
ZIN: Singer. CD
Subaru: Stop
ZIN: That was unexpected. Can I ask what that just karaoke? Karaoke isn’t like this. This is like you.
Subaru: Right. Ayu’s turn. Ready? Start.
Ayu: Soba. Ramen.
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next
Shu-ya: Afro. Lion.
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Ayu: Poker
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Fast. Next
Shu-ya: Swimming
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Ayu: Ice skating. Roller skating.
Subaru: It’s close
Ayu: Rollerblading
Subaru: It’s close. Next guess
Ayu: Figure skating
Subaru: Correct. Next
Shu-ya: Sumo
Subaru: Correct. Not bad.
ZIN: Good work, good work.
Subaru: Next
Ayu: Drums
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next
Shu-ya: Start a fight. Hit watermelons
Subaru: Correct. Quickly, almost no time. Next. Careful with this one.
Ayu: Snake. Wild hammer snake*. (*Japanese mythical creature) What is it?
Subaru: This one was hard. You didn’t know what it was. Did you really see a wild hammer snake?

(2009.6.18 Yoyogi Stadium 1st Stage)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: Drawing)
Ayu: I see. It’s here.
Subaru: Really celerbrated.
Ayu: By who?
Subaru: Work hard. This time let’s add some outsiders. Maro, Shu-ya, Yoshio-san.
Ayu: It’s Yo-chan for the outside!
Subaru: The prompt. (Hello Kitty) Start
(In the middle of drawing!)
Ayu: Hey. Are there 2 bows?
Subaru: The prompt is Hello Kitty.
Ayu: I have a lot. Think quickly.
Subaru: Stop. You can’t look.
Ayu: Sorry. Yo-chan’s drawing is probably a really terrible…
Subaru: Yes. I just saw.
Ayu: There’s no resemblance at all. Really sorry.
Subaru: Let’s start from the outside. Ready. Go.
Ayu: Nice drawing. It’s this one. Ah. There’s no mouth. I also had no problems, then suddenly I didn’t know.
Subaru: Let’s finish it all off and see Hamasaki’s drawing. How cute.
Ayu: It’s not much and a bit wrong. Whiskers?
Subaru: It’s like a propeller. It’s a propeller. It’s okay. It can fly.
Ayu: Ah? I drew a bow.
Subaru: Looking at it, they’re all friends.
Ayu: Maro’s good. ZIN’s too. They all family, right? They all have the bows. Finally, let’s see Shu-ya’s.
Subaru: Go. He’s got whiskers….

(2009.6.20 Yoyogi Stadium 1st Stage)
Ayu: ZIN, Subaru, Come on
ZIN: Quick, stop me.
Ayu: I purposely didn’t

(2009.6.21 Yoyogi Stadium 1st Stage)
(Prompt: The greatly acclaimed game, Charades)
Subaru: It’s here again. Charades time.
ZIN: It’s here. Charades.
Subaru: I wanted to ask some more people to joined in, so this time I’ve called upon Setagaya. Setagaya duo, please come forward. Yo-chan and Enrique. Please welcome, Setagaya.
Ayu: That’s the No No No move.
Subaru: Ready? Start.
ZIN: Put on makeup. Clock.
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Unexpectedly right.
Subaru: Next
Maro: Umbrella
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Amazing
Subaru: Fast. Next
ZIN: Surf
Subaru: Fast. Correct. ZIN’s amazing.
Ayu: It’s here. It’s here. ZIN’s wonderful Charades power. Start.
Maro: Tunnel. Pass.
Subaru: Passed! Next
ZIN: Stroll. Doggie. Vacuum.
Subaru: Correct. There was some cheating.
Ayu: I heard he made a sound.
Subaru: Next. No talking please.
Maro: Microwave oven.
Subaru: Correct
Ayu: Amazing.
Subaru: Next. No talking.
Ayu: No sounds
ZIN: Meat bun. Red bean bun. Steamed bun. Red bean. Yolk. Boiled egg.
Ayu: Keep going
ZIN: Is it snowman?
Ayu: Keep going
ZIN: Meatball
Ayu: Maro don’t be weak
Subaru: Not enough time
Ayu: There must be a simpler method
ZIN: Donut
Subaru: Correct. Next
Maro: Cat.
Subaru: Correct. Next
ZIN: Ladder. What?
Subaru: Stop
Ayu: That one doesn’t count. There were noises. No way.
Subaru: It gave a beautiful feeling.
Ayu: During donut there was talking.
Subaru: Start
Ayu: Volleyball
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next
Shu-ya: Brush teeth
Subaru: Correct. Very quick. Next
Ayu: Ice cream
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Smart. Next
Shu-ya: Bicycle. Motorcycle. Sheep. Pass
Subaru: Quick pass. Next
Ayu: Scoop. Catch goldfish
Subaru: Correct. Next. You can’t pass anymore.
Shu-ya: Camel
Subaru: Correct. How could you guess that? Amazing. Next
Ayu: Diving
Subaru: Correct. Very amazing. Next
Shu-ya: Boys and girls
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Ayu: Snowman
Subaru: Fast. Correct. Next. It’s not east
Shu-ya: Dragonfly.
Subaru: Ayumi Hamasaki is doing weird moves.
Shu-ya: Flyfish
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next. That was the last one. Very amazing. Only 30 seconds left.
Ayu: This MC session takes a lot of strength
Subaru: It’s the first time I’ve seem Ayu’s stomach on the floor
Ayu: What?
Yo-chan: Can we please forfeit?
Subaru: Forfeit?
Ayu: Can’t pass
Yo-chan: Definitely can’t do this.
Ayu: Do your best
Subaru: Not bad. Ready? Start.
Enrique: Boxing
Subaru: Correct. That’s the correct sound. Next
Yo-chan: Soba. Cold soba. Mahjong.
Ayu: Kind of cold
Yo-chan: It’s not me. It’s not me. I’m Enrique.
Ayu: Right now we’re guessing. What are you doing? Don’t play around. No, no, pass.
Subaru: Passed. Next.
Enrique: Gum.
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next.
Yo-chan: Backpack.
Subaru: Correct. Next.
Enrique: Quit. Chicken.
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: That’s what Yo-chan looks like chickening out.
Subaru: Next
Yo-chan: Turning around
Subaru: Correct. Next
Enrique: Ape
Subaru: Correct. Fast
Ayu: Adults take this seriously.
Subaru: Next
Yo-chan: Bonzai. Hold up. Hold up. Volleyball. Call someone.
Subaru: Correct. Next
Enrique: Skiing
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Amazing. They’re very difficult prompts.
Yo-chan: Long jump. Vault
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Amazing
Subaru: Next. That was the last one.
Ayu: I can suddenly imagine Enrique vaulting
Subaru: Very amazing

(2009.7.1 Osaka Hall)
Subaru: Ayumi Hamasaki’s NEXT LEVEL Challenge!!
Ayu: There’s so much love today.
Subaru: Request: Today is July 1st, correct?
ZIN: Right. July 1st
Subaru: There’s a sudden commotion.
Ayu: I think I know what it is
Subaru: I would like to hear the song July 1st. The weather is really nice. Really nice.
ZIN: Please everyone wave together.
Ayu: July 1st. Wave like this for July 1st/
ZIN: Right like this.
[July 1st]

(2009.7.2 Osaka Hall)
Subaru: Please look. (Prompt: Hyper Jump Rope)
ZIN: It’s here.
Subaru: This time it’s hyper
Ayu: I’m not happy
Subaru: 123 jump, then on 4 do a “V” sign, 567, then on 8 do this.
Ayu: Do that?
Subaru: Right. 9 and then after the 10th jump strike a pose. 1st person go. 2nd, 3rd, 4th. Once Shu-ya joins, start counting. 123 V 567 “ieeee” 9 Pose! It’s over. This was really successful. Everyone has their own pose
Ayu: Sorry, but this person’s stomach has appeared again

(2009.7.8 Nippon Gaishi Hall)
(Note: This is Nagoya!)
Ayu: Osaka… Nagoya, how are you?
ZIN: What were you saying earlier?
Ayu: I wanted to ask how the people who came from Osaka were doing.
Ayu + ZIN: It’s like that. It’s like that.

(2009.7.9 Nippon Gaishi Hall)
Subaru: Today’s activity is? (Prompt: Charades)
ZIN: It’s here.
Subaru: Today there are Setagaya people participating.
Ayu: They’re super natural at this.
Subaru: Peco and Yoko
Ayu: Today’s it’s actually Princess.
Subaru: Ready? Start
ZIN: Miniskirt
Ayu: What was that last thing?
ZIN: Miniskirt
Subaru: Correct. Next
Maro: Hitting watermelons. Watermelons
Subaru: Correct. Next
ZIN: Rose
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Maro: Wii
Subaru: Come on
Ayu: ZIN’s doing this
Maro: Remote
Subaru: Correct. Next
ZIN: Lipstick
Subaru: Correct. Fast. Next
Maro: Binocular. Bifocals. Glasses
Subaru: Correct. It’s loud. Next
ZIN: Sofa. Bubble bath
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Amazing. Amazing
Maro: Not enough time. Somen. Soba. Sauce.
Subaru: Stop
Ayu: You showed a lot of strength. I think Maro cheated the first time. It was saying to ZIN, “Miniskirt”
Subaru: Ayu’s turn. 1 minute. Ready? Start
Ayu: Tie. Collar. Scarf
Subaru: Correct. Next
Subaru: Rabbit
Shu-ya: Correct. Cute. Next
Ayu: Tie
Subaru: Correct. Such a similar prompt. Next
Shu-ya: Yo-chan. Guitar. Bass. Enrique
Subaru: Correct. Accidently said his name. Next
Ayu: Elevator
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next
Shu-ya: Eh? Wild hammer snake. Miso soup. What? Pass.
Subaru: Passed. Next
Ayu: Photo message
Subaru: Correct. This one was a bit creative. Next
Shu-ya: Flute. Recorder. Trumpet. Saxophone. Recorder. Whistle.
Subaru: Not much time.
Shu-ya: What, what. Today isn’t good. Sound. Bubbles.
Subaru: Sorry. Stop.
ZIN: It’s our turn to criticize you now. What was that just now? We saw it really clearly. Shu-ya put in a lot of effort to say “Photo message.” It was doing this, but saying it too.
Subaru: 1 minutes. Ready? Start.
PECO: Judo
Subaru: Correct
Ayu: Amazing.
Subaru: Next
Princess: Remote
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
PECO: Message
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Princess: Scared. Ear. Movement. This is tough. Pass
Subaru: Passed. Next. No talking
PECO: Kite
Subaru: Correct. Not bad. Next
Princess: Sandwich
Ayu: Amazing. This is getting dangerous.
Subaru: Next
PECO: Basket
Ayu: Can’t say it
Subaru: Not much time
Ayu: You can’t pass again.
Subaru: Can’t pass. No time left. Stop. Is it palanquin?
Ayu: Really like a night-time thief.

(2009.7.28 Osaska Hall)
Subaru: Question: On Team Ayu’s homepage, you said you wanted to go see fireworks. Did you get to play?
Ayu: I did go. Yesterday, I went to see fireworks.
Subaru: Does everyone want to see? Even though it’s really sudden, here it comes: Following Ayumi Hamasaki!
ZIN: This is what they use to say
Ayu: Can it be a cute picture?
Subaru: It’s cute.
Ayu: This is amazing. I’m holding these glasses that if you look into the light you can see these bread figures. Lots and lots of figures.
ZIN: This?
Ayu: Right. These are Hello Kitty ones. Really fun.
Subaru: You have to use bright light to see this kind of thing. It has this kind of feeling.
Ayu: Right, right. It’s like that.
ZIN: Amazing. I see Hello Kitty.
Ayu: It’s really Hello Kitty. Really amazing. Ah, the fans are all holding blue lights. Please look at the blue lights.
ZIN: Amazing. Really amazing. I can see.
Ayu: It’s like seeing Hello Kitty everywhere.
ZIN: Have a look
Ayu: Cool. Lots of Hello Kitty. So cool. So many kitties.
ZIN: So happy.
Ayu: It’s says for over 6 years. Target age is 6 years and older.
ZIN: Over 6 years are still extremely happy.

(2009.7.29 Osaka Hall)
Subaru: Today’s activity! (Prompt: Charades)
ZIN: It’s here again
(Osaka related questions, 2 questions, 30 seconds)
Subaru: Ready? Start
Yo-chan: Takoyaki
Subaru: Correct. Next
Ayu: Amazing. Really fast
Enrique: Full
Subaru: Correct.
Ayu: Amazing. Suddenly can just get it
Subaru: Amazing.
Ayu: We were just saying at the end, that we’re glad that wasn’t ours
Subaru: Amazing. Ready? Start
Ayu: Baseball. Hanshin tigers
Subaru: Correct. Next
Shu-ya: Squid
Subaru: It has to do with Osaka
Shu-ya: Babel tower
Subaru: Correct.I’ve seen some difficult ones.
Ayu: You can’t do Babel tower

(2009.10.3 Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Subaru: Is everyone ready? Sound really good.
(The public event for the day after her birthday)
Ayu: Thank you very much. Thanks. Everyone’s song was really good.
Subaru: Sang really well.
Ayu: I’m surprised. Really amazing.
Subaru: Here’s a special cake
Ayu: Thanks. When we just started, although there were many things to handle, we held the 1st concert for everyone in 1999 at Akasaka BLITZ. During that time there was a song. It was the first and last time I sang it. This is from the 1st album. It’s “Present.” Can I sing it?
Subaru: Let’s have Ayu sing it
Ayu: Thank you. Okay. Let’s start. [Present] Thank you. Thank you everyone.

(2009.10.4 Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Subaru: Let’s see today’s activity. (Prompt: Popular Choice Charades)
ZIN: Again?
Subaru: Ready? Start.
ZIN: Mixture. Absorb. Egg. Raw egg. Can we start from the top? What is it?
Subaru: 1 minute has passed
ZIN: Pass
Subaru: Passed. Next
Maro: What? Do it quickly
Ayu: Do you best. Do it quickly
Maro: Can I pass?
Subaru: It’s the second time
Maro: Special pass
Subaru: Next
ZIN: Really spicy. Ming Prince (*Pepper & spices seasoned fish, Japanese/Korean dish)
Subaru: Correct. Next
Maro: Oh yeah. Singer. I.. I.. what is it? Karaoke.
Subaru: Correct. Maro loves that one. Next
ZIN: Contacts
Subaru: Correct. Not bad, but not much time left. Next.
Maro: Message
Subaru: Correct. Can you finish?
ZIN: Ferris wheel
Subaru: Last one. Stop
Ayu: Why? There was clearly no more time
Subaru: ZIN said it right as time was called
Ayu: Too close
ZIN: Wait, wait. Can I ask was that suppose to be a convenience store?
Subaru: Ready? Start.
Ayu: Onigiri
Subaru: Correct. Fast. Next
Shu-ya: Scare. Fireworks. Wave. Flower. Sunflower
Subaru: Today is tough. Making sound effects and not guessing.
Shu-ya: Use pass? Pass.
Subaru: Next
Ayu: Sushi. Cake. Pancake. Osaka fire.
Subaru: Just a bit
Ayu: Pizza
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Shu-ya: Octopus
Subaru: Correct. Amazing
Ayu: Cockpit. Punk head.
Subaru: Don’t point to me. Next.
Shu-ya: Weed
Subaru: That’s an old fashion answer
Shu-ya: Vacuum
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next
Ayu: Ballot
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next.
Shu-ya: Rollercoaster
Subaru: Correct. Amazing. Next.
Ayu: Pasta. Coffee.
Subaru: Correct. 43210. Today’s octopus was amazing.

(2009.10.21 Yoyogi Stadium 1st Stage)
(Prompt: Jump Rope)
Ayu: This is great. It uses a lot of strength.
Subaru: After you start jumping, we’ll play rock, paper, scissors. After we shoot, the next person will join in. Rock, paper, scissors. Good. Next.
Ayu: Maro isn’t it dangerous?
Subaru: Rock, paper, scissors. Okay. ZIN
Ayu: Go ZIN. Do you best Maro
Subaru: Rock, paper, scissors, shoot. Rock, paper, scissors. Ayu
Ayu: I’m coming.
Subaru: 123 Not bad. Ayu, you can jump on his back?

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