AKB48 6th Senbatsu Election for 37th Single
Voting period starts: May 20th 2014 10:00 am (JST)
Voting period ends: June 6th 2014 15:00 pm (JST)
================= Voting for Mayuyu ======================
1) ithebigc’s Sousenkyo 2014 Voting Codes (Stage48):
Price: 8 USD/vote (+6% paypal international transaction fee if not using a US Dollar account)
+ The photos that come with the CD’s will be resold in ithebigc’s pre-sale shop (coming soon) which might add more votes for Mayuyu. Click on the link above for more details.
Payment method: PayPal
Voting codes will be input by ithebigc - you need to be a Stage48 member to view the link provided.
Deadline: 28th April 2014 1PM JST
2) ithebigc’s Shop – Sousenkyo Promotion (Stage48):
Price: 10 USD/vote
+ For every $10 you spend on goodies (photos, towels, etc), ithebigc will add 1 more vote to Mayuyu (or other girl of your choice. See his post for more details)
Payment method: PayPal
Voting codes will be input by ithebigc - you need to be a Stage48 member to view the link provided.
Deadline: 28th April 2014 1PM JST
3) Mayuyu’s International voting projects
Price: ~8 USD/vote:
+ Transfer to local representatives, other payment methods available besides PayPal
Malaysia + Singapore + Other countries :
Fundraising to buy votes for Mayuyu through auctions
Contact Person: RonLim @ Stage48 and FB group
Deadline: 18th May 2014 MYT (Malaysian Time)
Indonesia:
Collecting money to buy Mayuyu's votes
Contact Person: @takatophilip (Twitter)
Deadline: 27th April 2014 12:00PM JST
France :
Collecting money to buy Mayuyu's votes from ithebigc (see #1)
Contact Person: ShinBaka @ Stage48
Deadline: ~27th April 2014
4) AKB48 36th Single “Labrador Retriever” CD (HMV, CDJapan, etc)
Price: 14-16 USD + Shipping fee/vote:
+ You get the CD/DVD + voting code
- Expensive. Not recommended to buy in bulk -> Why?
- Risky if you live far from Japan since the CD may not arrive on time.
Payment method: Credit cards, PayPal, etc. Depends on the store.
Deadline: Depends on shipping. Be sure to select the method that will ensure the CDs arrive during the voting period and not after!
5) Other voting codes shops
Price: 8 USD++
Beside these options, there are other shops around that sell voting codes and send it to you. You can look around tumblr (e.g teamwota's Sousenkyo voting codes) or Stage48 Forum Shop if you reaally can't find any method to your liking above.
Also, please check Jul3's Voting Guide too for pro/cons of voting methods, bidding voting codes in auctions, and more details!
No matter which method you use, ultimately at the end of the day it is supporting Mayuyu that matters.
Don’t have enough money?
When there’s a will, there’s a way.
Ask yourself, “Do I need to buy that pack of chips?” Cut down on snacks. It’s healthier too.
Set a goal and save a little each day. And voila, a few days later you have enough for one vote.
I can only afford one vote?
Never underestimate the power of one vote.
What if, just what if, it boils down to that one vote as a tie-breaker?
That’s not possible; the difference in votes at the top is in thousands!
Yes, “just me” alone, I can’t throw in hundreds and thousands of votes that will make any difference.
But, “just me” with one vote and many other “just me” can make up hundreds and thousands of votes.
Votes that can make a difference.
With this uphill battle against Sasshi and not forgetting possible upcoming threats from Yukirin and Jurina and everyone else in the 48G, every single vote is really important.
Don't underestimate the power of one vote.
Don't underestimate the power of your one vote.
“Yuko oshis will vote for Mayu since they’re Oshiri Sisters and to avenge Yuko’s loss to Sasshi last year.”
Do you have a 2nd Oshi? When your Oshi leaves do your votes go to your 2nd Oshi or to someone else to “avenge your oshimen’s loss in the previous Sousenkyo”?
What about people who like both Yuko and Sasshi? Yuko and Yuki? Yuko and Jurina? There are many other girls, not just Mayu.
"Being center is probably hard, but as the center, it’s the hardest to gain recognition from the fans."
Mayu aims to be the center. To gain recognition as center from the fans, you first have to gain recognition as center from YOUR OWN fans. Mayu fans often say "We want Mayu to be first in the Sousenkyo" and "Mayu should be the center of AKB".
Ask yourself, what have you done?
Actions speak louder than words.
To be center, you first have to show the management that your fans want you to be center and are willing to support you. The one chance we, the fans, have to show that support is during the Sousenkyo.
This year could be our last chance to make her #1.
2012: If there will be a Sousenkyo next year as well, I want to take the 1st place.
2013: In next year’s election, it would be great to be called last.
2014: ???
Mayu’s sousenkyo speech in 2014?
What will it be?
Will it be yet another “I want to be 1st place in next year’s election”?
Will it be another speech where she smiles and tries to reassure us that she's alright, let's all try our best together, both her and the fans, to get to the top next year?
That all depends on you.
Yes, you.
A “just me”.
Let’s all do our best to vote for Mayu!
Please reblog and share to as many Mayuyu fans as possible
(compiled by Ruki, motivator-speech write ups by what_tis_name, picture credit to Afro_Stud)
