monthly summary · April 2020
2020-04 summary
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Overview
April 2020 centers on lockdown life in England and Mila's roughly three-week stay. Daniel reported happiness soon after she moved in, then a livestream confrontation and a reconciliation over dinner. After she left for the Netherlands he described sadness, loneliness and guilt, said they were not formally a couple, and said they parted on positive terms.
Much of the month is gaming and VR content with mostly negative verdicts: Half-Life: Alyx (regretted, motion sickness), Boneworks (2/10), the HTC Vive Cosmos review, the Resident Evil 3 demo, Animal Crossing and a Rainbow Six Siege series opener.
Source recordings (8)
- Why I regret buying Half-Life - Alyx
- DO NOT BUY Animal Crossing New Horizon - TERRIBLE game
- 15 Minutes of Game - Rainbow Six Siege
- Quick stream - might delete later-2
- HTC Vive Cosmos hands on Review and Analysis
- Week 2 In Lockdown - Life Update With Daniel-1-Bj0lsp Sfau
- DO NOT BUY Resident Evil 3 Remake
- DO NOT BUY Boneworks - Terrible VR game
Daniel denied selling intimate media of ex-wife Chihiro while saying he keeps recordings from the relationship, and cited legal risks as a reason not to sell. He dismissed online criticism and harassment of Mila and women who date him as jealousy or frustration.
Daniel stepped back from platforms by deleting his Discord server and deactivating Twitter to reduce toxicity, and rethought channel direction from cooking toward gaming, rambling streams or ASMR.
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Several recordings retold past experiences, including a 2014 Japan relationship, bad workplaces, a Hong Kong acquaintance fallout, Japan stays in 2011 and 2016, and a 2016 guesthouse encounter. A used-underwear narrative carries a disclaimer calling it fabricated.
Themes
Relationship with Mila: confrontation, reconciliation, departure, emotional aftermath and travel hopes.
Pandemic border rules and travel plans to the Netherlands, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines or Japan.
VR and game reviews, ratings and motion sickness.
Source recordings (8)
- Why I regret buying Half-Life - Alyx
- DO NOT BUY Animal Crossing New Horizon - TERRIBLE game
- 15 Minutes of Game - Rainbow Six Siege
- Quick stream - might delete later-2
- HTC Vive Cosmos hands on Review and Analysis
- Week 2 In Lockdown - Life Update With Daniel-1-Bj0lsp Sfau
- DO NOT BUY Resident Evil 3 Remake
- DO NOT BUY Boneworks - Terrible VR game
Disputes and allegations involving Chihiro, Casey, Cesium and other creators, including private content claims that Daniel denied.
YouTube channel operations: subscriber trends, merchandise, donations, CPM declines and content strategy.
Lockdown routines, closures, shopping trips and family life.
Cat Mimo's health, savings, rural England versus moving abroad, memorabilia and shopping-centre filming incidents.
Developments
Recording dated 2020-04-03: Mila had moved in about two weeks earlier and Daniel felt happy.
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Early-April streams: lockdown measures began, most shopping center stores closed, dental appointments were moved to June and August, and a later stream reported the local mall, McDonald's and Burger King closed.
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Recording dated 2020-04-07: Daniel reviewed a refurbished HTC Vive Cosmos bought for £500 and bought 48 AA batteries for the controllers.
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Stream dated 2020-04-08: a disconnect cut viewers from 600 to 100, Mila confronted Daniel over comments, a slap was acknowledged, and Daniel ended the stream as subscribers fell from 830 to 780.
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Sources dated 2020-04-08: Daniel went to a quiet shopping center and Maidstone, was warned or reprimanded about filming, and later sampled spicy ginger wine; donations arrived during the stream.
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Sources dated 2020-04-12: Mila left by taxi for the Netherlands; Daniel cried on stream, deleted his Discord server, deactivated Twitter, and reported that cat Mimo was diagnosed with detached retinas and blindness.
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Recording dated 2020-04-15: Daniel launched a What's in My Drawer review of souvenirs and keepsakes, including a 2011 birthday bracelet.
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Recording dated 2020-04-16: after Mila's three-week stay, Daniel reflected on loneliness, denied a formal relationship, and discussed Chihiro's allegations and a channel poll.
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Recordings dated 2020-04-17: Daniel regretted buying Half-Life: Alyx and lowered his rating from 6/10 to 2/10 for motion sickness; he also reviewed the Mila dispute, described a silent dinner then mutual apologies, and said he removed the dispute stream recording out of embarrassment.
Recording dated 2020-04-20: Daniel played the Resident Evil 3 remake demo four times without dying and advised against buying the game.
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Recordings dated 2020-04-21: Daniel said Mila left about nine days earlier and he felt empty; Dutch officials reportedly said visiting a partner was not a valid entry reason, with travel hindered until at least May 15; he also launched the 15 Minutes of Game series with Rainbow Six Siege.
Recording dated 2020-04-24: Daniel recounted returning to England on March 6th, meeting Mila soon after, a Super Chat to Chihiro's stream, and a retracted copyright strike.
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Recordings dated 2020-04-26: Daniel disputed rumors that he sells intimate photos of Chihiro.
Recordings dated 2020-04-27 and 2020-04-28: Boneworks was rated 2/10 and could not be refunded; Animal Crossing: New Horizons was reviewed negatively as overpriced and boring.
Recording dated 2020-04-29: a spill from a pond jar revealed many living organisms.
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Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Mila was genuinely angry in the livestream confrontation, and which stream and how much of it she saw, remain uncertain.
Whether Chihiro consented to every recording is unclear; Daniel said she definitely saw him filming seven of eight times. Her alleged concealment of the SD card is Daniel's allegation.
Whether the used-underwear narrative is fictional, as its disclaimer says, or a past account is unresolved.
Source recordings (1)
Whether and when Netherlands entry restrictions will lift, and when Daniel and Mila could travel together, remain unknown.
Daniel was unsure whether he was in love with Mila, whether they would meet again in Korea, and what she thought of him.
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How private photos and message screenshots were leaked, and further claims about Chihiro and others, remain unresolved and contested.
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Channel renaming, Korea travel, a paid private Discord, moving abroad or buying land are undecided; whether South Korea admits tourists and whether Twitter was deactivated voluntarily or via ban are unclear.
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The cause of Daniel's chest pain, speakers in fragmented closing exchanges on 2020-04-03, the identity of pond organisms, and incidental details such as restaurant openings, mooncakes and the 2016 guesthouse encounter are unclear.
Explore this period
- Recording · April 2020
How to make stir fry beef and vegetables
A mother and a recording companion prepare and serve a beef stir-fry incorporating sweet corn, leftover beef, crunchy ingredients, nuts, and rice. During meal preparation and dining, conversation covers fans, YouTube, and national generaliz
- Recording · April 2020
DO NOT BUY Resident Evil 3 Remake
Daniel completed the free Steam demo of the Resident Evil 3 remake four times without dying, commending Capcom for offering a substantial demo but choosing not to buy the full game. The demo's gameplay felt boring, sluggish, and frustrating
- Recording · April 2020
Quick stream - might delete later-1
Daniel balanced solitary periods and streaming with Mila staying over two weeks, feeling ambivalent about having company versus wanting privacy, and expressing irritation over borrowed trousers, public shouting, and criticism of his Japanes
- Recording · April 2020
The end of Cooking with Daniel
Daniel is shifting content away from cooking toward options like video game let's plays and ASMR walking videos because living with his mother in England removes the need to cook, while retaining channel focus on rambling over background ac
- Recording · April 2020
Quick stream - might delete later-2
Daniel experiences stream disconnections, viewer drops, and split YouTube uploads while discussing video games such as Blade and Sorcery, Resident Evil, and Scrabble Go, digital drawing in MS Paint, and merchandise design ideas. Daniel refl
- Recording · April 2020
Stupid Security man told me off for filming...
A trip to a quiet shopping center involves waiting in queues, checking open stores, and disputes regarding filming. Upon returning home with groceries, companions debate chores and packing, unpack the items, and sample varieties of ginger w
- Recording · April 2020
HTC Vive Cosmos hands on Review and Analysis
Daniel reviewed a refurbished HTC Vive Cosmos VR headset purchased for £500, detailing its hardware features, physical discomforts, cable annoyances, tracking sensitivity to room lighting, and rapid controller battery consumption. Daniel ev
- Recording · April 2020
How I made money selling used panties
A legal disclaimer states the video narrative is completely fabricated for views, preceding Daniel recounting an online scheme run for about a year selling used underwear on Craigslist prior to making sufficient income from YouTube. Under t
- Recording · April 2020
Week 2 In Lockdown - Life Update With Daniel-3
Daniel experiences frustration with rural internet connectivity issues, lagging streams, and a lack of alone time to film or eat on camera while living with family members during lockdown, while also contending with business closures affect
- Recording · April 2020
How I caught Chlamydia in Japan
Daniel traveled to Oita City, Japan, in 2014 to reconnect and stay with a 31-year-old Japanese woman he previously met at a Tokyo guest house while on a working holiday visa. During their stay and romantic involvement, Daniel and the woman
- Recording · April 2020
Why I regret buying Half-Life - Alyx
Daniel purchased an HTC Vive Cosmos and Half-Life: Alyx for £45 after watching PewDiePie, despite earlier viewing VR as a gimmick. Daniel regrets buying Half-Life: Alyx and cannot refund it after logging roughly 20 hours, finding the gamepl
- Recording · April 2020
Bad News -(
Travel bans and pandemic restrictions prevented Daniel from traveling to the Netherlands to see Mila, impacting the travel-based YouTube channel and raising doubts over entry requirements and extension dates beyond mid-May or June. Daniel a
- Recording · April 2020
[2020-04-17] My problem with Mila (The Dutch girl) [724IAe2I2to]
Five days after Mila's departure, Daniel addresses a past streaming dispute that arose after Mila heard negative remarks made about her on stream, including clips where she confronted him for calling her annoying, stated she would leave the
- Recording · April 2020
15 Minutes of Game - Rainbow Six Siege
Daniel introduces and presents the initial episode of a YouTube series titled 15 Minutes of Game, showcasing Rainbow Six Siege gameplay to assist viewers in determining whether to purchase the game. Daniel highlights core mechanics of Rainb
- Recording · April 2020
Crippling Loneliness - Day 4
Daniel reflected on the emotional impact of Mila leaving after a three-week visit, denying they had been in a formal relationship while planning potential travel to the Netherlands to see her. Daniel addressed creator feedback and online co
- Recording · April 2020
Relaxing ASMR walk in the garden - Nature sounds
An outdoor conversation involves having beer, recording a non-talking ASMR scenery video described as Daniel and nature, posing together for a photograph, and dealing with dying camera batteries as well as potential CPM reduction from swear
- Recording · April 2020
Pictures of my ex girlfriend
Daniel presents an assortment of personal belongings, technology, and travel souvenirs kept in his drawer as part of the What's in My Drawer series. The items reviewed include Ubuntu installation CDs, various currencies, transit cards, came
- Recording · April 2020
Week 2 In Lockdown - Life Update With Daniel-1-Bj0lsp Sfau
Daniel conducted a solo stream while Mila went shopping with his mother, discussing household chores, daily lockdown routines, family meals, and sleeping in a garden tent during rain. Daniel addressed social media leaks and harassment aimed
- Recording · April 2020
I'm finally happy _)
Daniel has achieved his primary life goals of earning a stable income through YouTube and finding a partner, having lived with Mila for roughly two weeks, and feels comfortable despite the rapid pace of the relationship. Daniel prefers livi
- Recording · April 2020
This is what I do all day
Velázquez, representing the charity WildTracks, rehabilitates injured and orphaned manatees, including keeping Sandy in a pool with the goal of returning them to the wild. Chewing and swallowing a leaf is recommended for breath and mouth he
- Recording · April 2020
Drawing people I HATE from memory
Daniel recounted negative past work experiences, including working as a kitchen porter at a pub at age 17 under an abrasive Scottish manager who swore, complained, assigned household cleaning, and insulted him when he resigned for an office
- Recording · April 2020
DO NOT BUY Animal Crossing New Horizon - TERRIBLE game
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is described as an overpriced, boring title lacking challenge, engaging gameplay, and a compelling narrative, featuring washed-out visuals, disproportionately large character heads, and repetitive tasks like re
- Recording · April 2020
My Gay Experience in Japan
In 2016, Daniel traveled to Japan at age 26 seeking a relationship while residing in a familiar guesthouse, but experienced depression, nocturnal habits, and romantic rejections while avoiding dating platforms such as Tinder. An acquaintanc
- Recording · April 2020
Pond in a Jar - Ecosphere Day 1
An accidental spill reveals completely brown liquid containing numerous living organisms, including creatures resembling shrimp, various insects, worms resembling tapeworms, snakes, parasites, or leeches, alongside discussion of a jar conta
- Recording · April 2020
She Left -(
Daniel addresses the departure of his visitor Mina (also referred to as Mila or Meena), who left that morning to return to the Netherlands after staying with him for three weeks because she felt she had stayed too long, was getting bored, w
- Recording · April 2020
I think I'm in Love... [fjZCFz2SvUQ]
Daniel struggles with the wind and missing sandals before reflecting on love and feeling empty following Mila's departure nine days earlier. Daniel hopes to visit Mila in the Netherlands and travel together, though plans are hindered until
- Recording · April 2020
My problem with Mila (The Dutch girl)
Daniel reviews clips and reflects on an earlier livestream dispute with Mila, who confronted him for calling her annoying and being fake while demanding he end the broadcast. Daniel expresses regret for his irritability and defensiveness, d
- Recording · April 2020
[2020-04-26] Why I still have my EX wife's NUDES [y0GsPKUZqes]
Daniel created a video disputing rumors and allegations that he is selling intimate photos of his ex-wife, Chihiro, calling them false and unsubstantiated. Daniel retains intimate media from their two-year relationship and refuses to delete
- Recording · April 2020
Drawing people I HATE [eDOB435CX-U]
Daniel produces a drawing video while recounting past negative experiences with former coworkers, beginning with a pub kitchen job started at age 17 under a retired pleasant manager and a subsequent Scottish manager. Following repeated verb
- Recording · April 2020
I need to talk about selling my EX wife's NUDES
Daniel denies accusations of selling intimate photos and videos of his ex-wife, Chihiro, asserting that accusers lack proof. Daniel confirms retaining intimate media from the relationship and refuses to delete it because his ex-wife copied
- Recording · April 2020
I think I'm in Love...
Daniel experiences feelings of love, emptiness, and depression following Mila's departure nine days prior, reflecting on past relationships, marriage, and life goals despite originally anticipating a casual visit. Travel restrictions, inclu
- Recording · April 2020
DO NOT BUY Boneworks - Terrible VR game
Boneworks is a first-person shooter action game featured on Steam's top-selling list that Daniel reviewed as the worst VR game experienced, rating it 2 out of 10 and declining to recommend it. Boneworks caused severe motion sickness from 3D
- Recording · April 2020
[2020-04-03] I'm finally happy -) [YHKnMPN5DGs]
Daniel records a video about two weeks into living with his partner Mila, opening by saying he wants to discuss how he feels and stating he currently feels happy, contrary to what he believes some viewers want to hear. Daniel describes his