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I have to apologize for being the idiot that scheduled 19 credit hours spring quarter. Time isn’t on my side, and news updates will be posted in bulk like this until I (possibly) “recruit” someone to help me.

Ayu recently kicked off her Tour of Secret and completed her first ever concert overseas! It was an all out media frenzy in Taiwan, and the Official concert blog has been updated with a fantastic collection of video and images. In addition, fansite Divine Ayu has accumulated a nice collection of translated news coverage.

Speaking of Secret, both the Secret and (miss)understood earned Ayu another (two!) Gold Disc Award(s). She was one of only two artists to have two albums in the top 10 this year (the other being Koda Kumi). All things considered, she’s staying on top in 2007.

Vogue Nippon’s website is currently featuring a behind the scenes look at Ayu’s photoshoot for iconic designer Dior! See its AYUxDior Addict Modern Reflections to read the report and watch exclusive video of the shoot.

Finally a brand new single has been announced for July! Exact details are unknown, but it’s got something to do with this.