@HappyLuckyLove Ayaka is my favorite member in s/mileage (Saki is second) b/c she helps hold the group together (not b/c she is leader but she is level headed). While other members might freak out sometimes when they are backstage she helps to comfort them. Also she is a great dancer and singer (in my opinion). She can hold her notes where some of the other members cant. Also I think she serves well as leader b/c she always knows what she is talking about, is mature, and keeps everyone on track.
@HappyLuckyLove I also dont like Ayaka..her voice is not that good (possible why tsunku doesnt give her most lines than everyone else) she doesnt really take up the leader position bu the other members are great. i think that Saho Akari should of replace ayaka