i guess that age does matter alot in the entertainment business =P because most of the same aGe groups are their closest friends since i know its hard for them to make new friends since they are celebrity. well u know wat i mean. not saying they cant make new friends its just hard since they are celebrity haha =S o well hope she keeps smiling and cherish those friends of hers because in reality it is really hard to find a good friend =) fighting to u all and keep smiling and the best of luck in japan *hug