>>7883427She already did: (from her facebook, it is there don't know where)
"I'm so freaking tired of hearing about Macross and Minmay, guys. I know you guys are fans. To me, it was a job. I got paid like $40 per episode just like you do when you work at Starbucks or maybe McDonald. It was an after school activity for me at first before it went crazy. It didn't create my 30 year career. It's only a part of it. I know IT's HUGE for you fans. But I don't think about it like you guys do. I was once in it, but I got out of it 28 years ago. Sure it's still a part of me because the franchise never died. Surprise, surprise. I never thought about 30 years into the future when I took the job. Now, I only deal with it when they ask me to do something. Isn't it time for you guys to let me loose and free from that "image"? I don't really enjoy discussing about it after I gave some inspirational speech about life. I'm sharing my insight with you because maybe . . . maybe I thought it would inspire you also. I don't live in the past. I'm here now.
I might do something for ITs' 30th Anniversary. But my 30th Anniversary as a recording artist, singer & songwriter is coming up and my focus is on that.
I'm not Minmay. I love her. But I'm not her. Do you understand? She is a character I played. I was never Minmay. I contributed my voice for the project. My feelings for the project is neutral. But I don't want to constantly talk about it on my facebook Music page which is about my life and my music. It's about the "NOW" and my honesty.
My name is Mari IIjima (I'm not Mary either, haha). I'm a multi instrumentalist, composer, producer, musician. Thanks for reading. I'm not upset. I feel a little bit silly though. I just want you to understand once for all. Thanks."