TLDR;
Maid Mint shares her experiences and feelings regarding her involvement with VShojo, including her initial excitement about pitching an idol group concept, joining as a member, and the subsequent delays and eventual dissolution of the project. She expresses gratitude towards the JP staff who supported her 3D debut concert and acknowledges the difficulties faced by other talents and staff. She also touches on the financial aspects, mentioning that she did not receive payment for certain merch drops but was more focused on the potential success of the group.
- Maid Mint discusses her initial excitement about joining VShojo and forming an idol group.
- She mentions the delays in the group's debut and the eventual dissolution of the project.
- Mint expresses gratitude towards the JP staff for their support in her 3D debut concert.
- She acknowledges the difficulties faced by other talents and staff within VShojo.
Introduction [0:10]
Maid Mint starts by expressing her nervousness and explains that she wants to address some issues and provide context regarding her involvement with VShojo. She emphasizes that she typically avoids getting involved in such matters unless directly impacted and feels compelled to speak due to the impact on her streaming activities. She promises to be frank and transparent about her experiences.
Timeline with Vishojo [1:40]
Maid Mint provides a timeline of her relationship with Vishojo, starting with her podcast with Matara before she was a member. She mentions releasing merch but not receiving payment for it, which she didn't prioritize at the time. During a trip to Japan with Matara, she expressed her desire to join a group or company like VShojo, leading to the idea of pitching an idol group concept to them.
Idol Group Pitch and Membership [4:31]
Mint explains that she pitched the idol group idea to VShojo, connecting with Gun Run, whom she knew from before her VTuber days through their shared interest in idols. She then signed on as a member, and auditions were held for two additional members to join the group. Mint clarifies that Barry and Pia were not part of her project but were intended for a later debut.
Experiences and Frustrations [5:39]
Maid Mint expresses confidence in the team she worked with, particularly the JP side of VShojo, and shares her initial happiness about working towards a common goal with the other members. She acknowledges the opportunities that arose, though many may not materialize. The group's debut was repeatedly delayed, causing frustration with project planning. Mint also mentions not receiving money from a merch drop after Mosul Box, but she remained optimistic about the group's future.
Present Day and Future Plans [9:01]
Mint urges viewers to support all talents and acknowledges the difficulties faced by former staff, many of whom were unaware of the issues until recently. Her team informed her of the situation, bringing her to the present day. She regrets not having anything concrete to offer fans but confirms that her 3D debut concert is still planned, thanks to the support of the JP staff.
Final Thoughts and Gratitude [11:10]
Maid Mint apologizes for any trouble caused and expresses her desire to move forward. She acknowledges the timing of her statement amidst other talents coming forward. She thanks her viewers for their support and hopes they will support others as well. Mint expresses sadness that the project didn't have a chance to succeed, praising the people she worked with. She concludes by thanking viewers for listening and expressing hope for future opportunities, acknowledging her struggles with self-marketing and her initial excitement about having a company to assist her. She views the debut delays as a blessing in disguise, allowing her to pursue current opportunities, and thanks her viewers for their continued support.