Recording summary · April 2019
my heart was broken 10 years ago by a Japanese girl - ASMR story
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Overview
Daniel marked approximately ten years since an intensive online relationship with Sayaka, whom he met on hello-world.com in 2008 and communicated with over Skype until November 2009, ended when she left him for someone from the Czech Republic.
Sayaka, who was studying civil engineering in Fukuoka, contacted Daniel because of Morning Musume; she was hesitant to send full-body photos due to concerns about her bottom size, and Daniel deleted nude photos she sent fearing his father would discover them on his computer.
Following the breakup news during a Skype call, Daniel cried in front of his father for the first time while being comforted, and he subsequently endured deep emotional distress, uploaded a video about the breakup, and monitored her life as she married, moved to the Czech Republic, and had a child.
Daniel credited the prolonged Skype conversations with Sayaka for significantly improving his Japanese language ability.
Reflecting on subsequent relationships, Daniel retracted a joke about breaking hearts for revenge, emphasizing that he takes no pleasure in hurting others and desires reciprocal romantic love despite ongoing difficulties and fear of betrayal stemming from the breakup.
Themes
The history and termination of the online relationship between Daniel and Sayaka.
Emotional aftermath, past video discussion, and ongoing tracking of Sayaka's marriage and family life.
The impact of daily Skype communication on Daniel's Japanese language skills.
Daniel's difficulties with reciprocal romantic feelings, fear of betrayal, and clarification regarding romantic intentions.
Developments
Sayaka initiated contact with Daniel on hello-world.com in 2008 due to a shared interest in Morning Musume.
Daniel deleted nude photographs received from Sayaka over concern his father might see them while repairing his computer.
Sayaka informed Daniel during a Skype call in November 2009 that she no longer loved him and had met someone from the Czech Republic, leading Daniel to cry in front of his father.
Sayaka married the man from the Czech Republic, moved to the Czech Republic, and had a baby.
Daniel published a video discussing the breakup with a title referencing a white guy stealing his Japanese girlfriend.
Daniel retracted a joke about breaking hearts as revenge, clarifying an absence of desire to hurt others.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Sayaka has thought about Daniel, remembers him, or cares about his current life.
Whether Daniel's emotional difficulties in later relationships stem from a defense mechanism, lack of attraction, past trauma, fear of betrayal, or an inherent inability to love reciprocally.
Whether meeting Sayaka in person would have matched expectations, including questions about her physical appearance.