Recording summary · November 2019
I met Elvis The Alien
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Overview
Daniel experiences nervousness about a facial blemish before meeting Elvis the Alien, during which accidental deletion of GoPro camera footage occurs.
The group gathers at an Airbnb with camera equipment, where Elvis clarifies his real name is Jimmy and mentions carrying multiple 2,000-yen notes.
The group visits an aquarium after buying tickets, observes marine animals, boards a scenic ride while discussing safety, buys a souvenir photo, talks to an American acquaintance, and eats fried food on sticks.
Themes
Meeting Elvis the Alien and initial nervousness.
Touring the Airbnb and discussing equipment, names, and currency.
Visiting the aquarium and viewing marine animals.
Riding a moving scenic attraction and conversing about safety.
Purchasing a souvenir photo, conversing with an American acquaintance, and dining on fried skewered food.
Developments
Accidental deletion of camera footage occurs while pressing buttons on a GoPro.
Entry into the Airbnb room with camera gear.
Purchase of three aquarium tickets for 6,900 yen.
Purchase of a souvenir picture for 1,100 yen.
Dipping, breading, and frying food items on sticks for a meal.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the wood material on display at the aquarium is real or plastic like material used at Disney World.
Whether rocking the ride structure back and forth could cause it to drop.
The reason why numerous irritating loud children are present at the dining location.