Love 2000 was the song best suited for Ayaka. The other two songs she was having voice control problems as they have have slow parts that require really steady power. Ayaka did pick out really nice songs, and I do like her voice.
While we are on the subject of these contests, want to give some props to Miori Ichikawa- although she did not do well when she had the chance to pariticipate in this contest, she really provides great spectator shots. You can tell she is really listenting, and she is cheering on the good performances, and when someone is nervous, faltering, or even crying, Miori is right there with her, Miori's expressions urging the girl "gambatte!"......
"aw shucks, of course I cheer them on,
they're my friends, and that's what
friends are for!!"