monthly summary · September 2019
2019-09 summary
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Overview
September 2019 recordings centre on a marital breakdown and housing upheaval. Daniel rented an Airbnb early in the month for autonomy, storage space and refuge from arguments. Mid-month his wife kicked him out after leaked Discord messages; later accounts say she found material on his iPad, ended the relationship and gave his electronics to a friend. Daniel broke a glass door, negotiated repair costs, recovered most devices, and moved between Airbnbs while awaiting her decision.
A purchased doll became a logistical problem: Daniel unpacked it at the Airbnb, considered selling, dismantling or abandoning it, and on the last Airbnb day left a boxed item and trolley at a rubbish station with Hong Kong Guy.
Audience and reputation themes recur: Daniel disputed being called the Asian Onision after Elvis the Alien's videos, welcomed the subscriber boost, reviewed a 52%/48% like poll, and tested wikiHow tips on being liked.
Other material includes medaka and planted-tank setup, a glamping trip and Indian restaurant meal with Chihiro, night streams and iPhone 11 equipment trouble, a cat-feeding outing, a Minecraft recreation plan for his grandfather's house, and an iPhone 11 Pro pickup in a store transaction.
At month's end, Daniel reported that a Discord user named Turkinator demanded £1,000 over a photo of him with a woman; Daniel said he refused and had already told his wife.
Themes
Marital rupture, confiscated electronics, door damage and repair negotiations
Airbnb stays, dissatisfaction, and uncertain next housing
Doll delivery, disposal and sale options
Elvis the Alien comparisons to Onision, audience poll and likability
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Aquarium and medaka setup
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Streaming and iPhone 11 technical issues
Extortion attempt via Discord
Family history, Minecraft replica plan, and past living conditions
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Visa options in Japan
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Developments
Undated recollection in the 2019-09-02 source: Daniel's grandfather Philip W. Lord was conscripted, served in Africa, survived when his unit was killed by a landmine, later built a house, had five sons and divorced; after his death Daniel's father bought the house and moved the family in.
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Around the 2019-09-03 recordings, Daniel ran a community poll (52% like, 48% do not), tested wikiHow likability tips, and unboxed Amazon aquarium supplies.
In the 2019-09-04 recording, Daniel and Chihiro stayed at a glamping site with a lake, canoed, and had the outing curtailed by rain and thunder; dinner was prepared while Chihiro was at an onsen.
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In the 2019-09-06 recordings, Daniel rented an Airbnb, paid the owner, gave a tour, received twelve medaka, and set up a new tank, changing the water repeatedly until it cleared.
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In the 2019-09-10 recording, Daniel and Chihiro ate at an Indian restaurant and ordered a couple set, Kingfisher beer, naan and tandoori chicken.
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In the 2019-09-09 recording, Daniel received and unpacked a large delivered box containing a heavy doll and accessories at the Airbnb.
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In the 2019-09-13 recording, Daniel said his wife kicked him out after an unknown person sent her photos of his private Discord messages.
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In the 2019-09-16 recordings, Daniel rejected the label "Asian Onision" following Elvis the Alien's videos and noted subscriber gains.
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In the 2019-09-19 recording, Daniel said his wife found material on his iPad while he was out, ended the relationship and gave his electronics to a friend; he went to the apartment, broke a glass door in anger, took two watches and sunglasses, and his mother and sister received footage.
Source recordings (1)
In the 2019-09-20 recording, a customer picked up an iPhone 11 Pro after ID verification, declined to trade in a device, and chose to set up at home.
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In the 2019-09-23 recording, Daniel offered $1,000 cash for door repairs and recovered most electronics, left a monitor behind, bought an iPhone 11 and tested its camera by an Osaka river; his wife refused reconciliation.
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In the 2019-09-22 recordings, Daniel streamed along the Osaka river at night, ended the stream because of wind, and planned to resume from the apartment; he had spent the previous night at a shisha bar.
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In the 2019-09-26 recordings, on the last day at the Airbnb, Daniel packed a heavy boxed item and, with Hong Kong Guy, left it and a trolley at a rubbish station, then went to an all-you-can-eat restaurant.
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In the 2019-09-29 recordings, Daniel reported checking into room 408 of a new Airbnb and meeting a woman who messaged him on Instagram; he alleged that Discord user Turkinator demanded £1,000 under threat of sending a photo to his wife, and said he refused and told her.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel's marriage can be repaired remains unresolved.
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The exact content found on the iPad and how his wife unlocked it are unclear.
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Whether the electronics were held for safekeeping or sale, and whether police would act, are unclear.
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How the Discord photos were obtained and whether hidden cameras exist are unknown.
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An Australian man known to Sam was alleged to have slept with Daniel's wife; this is unverified.
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An individual named Andrew allegedly messaged the Airbnb manager about Daniel; this is an unverified allegation.
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Whether the Turkinator photo and meetup were an orchestrated setup is unknown.
How the doll will be handled or disposed of was undecided in earlier recordings.
Daniel's longer-term housing and location after visa expiry are undecided.
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Whether the grandfather saw active combat is uncertain.
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Whether the wikiHow tips would change viewer sentiment is unknown.
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Explore this period
- Recording · September 2019
Gopro 7 low light test video
Daniel searches for a ginger cat in the dark while insect spray is applied to his legs and ankles, contemplates producing a daily video series featuring the cat, and notes the arrival of an ordered laser pen the following day. Daniel and a
- Recording · September 2019
Why I hate 48% of my Youtube Audience [IJmsa-56wX8]
Prompted by comments claiming nobody liked him, Daniel examined community post poll results where 52% of respondents liked him and 48% did not, and tested interpersonal suggestions from a wikiHow article on getting people to like you while
- Recording · September 2019
Update On Things
Frustrations and technical challenges arose concerning single-device messaging applications and outdoor streaming due to weather and disruptive background noise. An evening out at a shisha bar involving Sam's friend DJing led to feelings of
- Recording · September 2019
Japanese woman tries Indian food for the first time
Chihiro and Daniel visit an Indian restaurant where they order a couple set, Kingfisher beers, garlic naan, tandoori chicken, and hot chai, while discussing papadum. During their visit, Daniel and Chihiro converse about dietary practices in
- Recording · September 2019
I Dont Know What To Do About Everything
Daniel addresses the breakdown of his marriage following an infidelity incident where he hired and filmed a sex worker at an Airbnb, which his wife discovered on his iPad along with other sex-worker-related activity. The discovery led Danie
- Recording · September 2019
Syreaming By The River At Night
Daniel walked along the river opposite central Osaka at night while drinking beer, sharing appreciation for Osaka while disliking a dark, sunless Airbnb apartment with an inner-facing window. During the walk, Daniel made observations such a
- Recording · September 2019
Update on my current situation
Daniel encountered technical problems while attempting to stream outdoors with an iPhone 11, including wind, laggy and cutting audio, and an inability to access the wide-angle camera, prompting comparisons to Samsung and the iPhone X and an
- Recording · September 2019
Unboxing my NEW $1600 Girlfriend
Daniel opens a large delivered box at an Airbnb containing an unshowable, heavy doll along with various accessories, finding the situation strange and questioning the purchase's value in light of handling and disposal challenges. Logistical
- Recording · September 2019
[2019-09-26] Getting rid of my love doll with the Hong Kong Guy [rVVOOKn7jBU]
On the final day at the Airbnb, Daniel packed an item into a heavy box, taped it closed, and enlisted Hong Kong Guy to lift and transport it downstairs and outside using a folding trolley. Daniel and Hong Kong Guy left both the box and the
- Recording · September 2019
Romantic boat ride and camping trip in Japan
Daniel and Chihiro stayed at a glamping or camping facility with four beds, a stocked fridge, cabins, and a lake, where Daniel noted the surroundings resembled a golf course or the Teletubbies set. The trip included outdoor activities such
- Recording · September 2019
Cheap Japanese apartment Tour [vi0R97AxXiY]
Daniel secured and paid for an Airbnb to gain personal space away from shared living arrangements, escape domestic conflict, make purchases without permission, and house items his wife objected to storing, reflecting on a long-standing lack
- Recording · September 2019
Last night at the Airbnb with the Hong Kong guy
On the final day at an Airbnb, an undisclosed heavy item is packed into a box, secured with tape, and loaded onto an assembled folding trolley with the help of a companion. The loaded trolley is transported through the building and outdoors
- Recording · September 2019
[2019-09-29] Swedish girl tried to blackmail me [97gmM3SpmTc]
Daniel checked into a new Airbnb apartment after delayed entry and an empty lockbox, while continuing to stay in temporary lodging pending a relationship decision from his wife Chihiro. Daniel met an Instagram acquaintance for a walk and me
- Recording · September 2019
Moving into my NEW Airbnb
Daniel secured an Airbnb to gain personal autonomy, space to store items without permission, and a place to go during disagreements with his wife, later providing a tour of the unit before heading back. Daniel acquired 12 medaka fish, place
- Recording · September 2019
Why I hate 48% of my Youtube Audience
Daniel reviews community poll results showing 52% of respondents like him and 48% do not, addressing comments asserting that nobody likes him and voicing frustration with his career's reliance on audience approval. Daniel goes through a wik
- Recording · September 2019
How my grandfather ruined my entire life
Daniel reflects on the life and legacy of his grandfather, Philip W. Lord, who was conscripted into the British Army in his early 20s during World War II, served in Africa doing Morse code communications, and survived when his unit was kill
- Recording · September 2019
I smashed my wife’s door in
Daniel negotiated to retrieve his belongings from his wife by offering $1,000 cash for door repair costs, recovering his valuable electronics including a laptop, iPad, iPhone X, and keyboard while leaving a monitor behind, though his wife r
- Recording · September 2019
My wife kicked me out
Daniel is staying in a separate place after being kicked out by his wife because an unknown person sent her pictures of private Discord messages Daniel had with another person. Daniel analyzed visual details like reflections and smudges in
- Recording · September 2019
My problem with Elvis The Alien
Daniel objects to being labeled the Asian Onision after videos released by Elvis the Alien, noting their prior friendly Instagram contact, identifying as half Asian and half white, and distinguishing a focus on life updates and diaries from
- Recording · September 2019
I met a Swedish girl and got BLACKMAILED
Daniel moves into a new, higher-end fourth-floor Airbnb apartment following check-in difficulties, an empty padlock, and a half-hour wait for a man to arrive with the key and clear out trash bags. Daniel remains separated from his wife Chih
- Recording · September 2019
I ruined my marriage again
Daniel returned to his wife's apartment to retrieve his belongings after she discovered objectionable material on his iPad while he was out with Sam, leading her to end their relationship and give his high-value electronic equipment to a fr
- Recording · September 2019
Buying my new iPhone 11 pro
A customer picks up an 11 Pro Midnight device after staff verifies identification, opts out of trading in an older device, decides to complete setup at home, and receives the receipt.
- Recording · September 2019
I am NOT the Asian Onision [Fk74zLRdFOA]
Daniel objects to being labeled the Asian Onision after videos released by Elvis the Alien, highlighting differences in format, personal demeanor, and family background, while simultaneously expressing appreciation for the boost in channel