Female members can send reverse offers to male respondents they like by emailing the administrator to express their interest. Male members can learn which female members are interested in them by answering questions and sharing their opinions.
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📅 Apr 18, 2019 14:26
Shouldn’t members with problematic feedback have another interview when they renew? Aren’t they just left alone once they join?
💬 Answer from 木田（社長）:
Thank you for your question.
I’m Kida, the representative, and I’ll answer it.
“Leaving things unattended”—you’re very well informed…
I wonder where that information leaked from.
That said, we do refuse to renew memberships for problematic members or ask them to attend another interview. Reports like that do come in from time to time.
After all, we operate a platform, so we’ve finally started to realize that these measures are necessary.
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📅 Apr 18, 2019 13:52
How about requiring male members to put down a security deposit of around ¥1 million when they join as a deterrent? It would be forfeited if anything happened. That would work far better than mere rules.
💬 Answer from 木田（社長）:
Thank you for your question and suggestion.
Our representative, Kida, will answer.
So, you’re suggesting that we collect ¥1 million upfront when male members join, as a deterrent against misconduct?
Hmm, I see! Why didn’t we think of that?!
As if!!
That’s a rip-off!!
It might be far more effective than rules as a deterrent, but—
Who on earth would join a club like that?!
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📅 Apr 18, 2019 13:15
Since there seems to be a lot of discussion about transportation expenses, I’d like to ask a question. It may not be a particularly large number of people, but fortunately, I received offers from nearly five men in one cycle and met with them. None of them gave me transportation money before the meal. Only one person gave it to me during the meal, saying he had forgotten. The transportation money was ¥5,000–¥10,000, and when I had to tr...
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here, answering as well.
> Regarding the ¥5,000 you call the minimum amount, are there really men who initially offer that amount even when they consider someone their top favorite?
I don’t think so.
One reason men prefer to pay afterward is that they want to adjust the amount depending on whether they liked the woman.
If they pay upfront, they say they can no longer control that part.
In other words, it seems many men pay ¥10,000 if they liked her, and ¥5,000 if…
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📅 Apr 18, 2019 10:43
Is there a way to check whether a female member has tattoos? If one suddenly appears when it’s time to get down to business, that would really kill the mood for me. I’d appreciate it if the system could be set up to show this information.
💬 Answer from 木田（社長）:
Thank you for your question.
Our representative, Kida, will answer.
“When it’s time to head into battle!”
That’s a wonderful way to put it (lol).
As a general rule, women are asked to disclose whether they have any tattoos. However, unlike at interviews for certain adult establishments, we don’t have them undress for a body check, so it’s based on self-reporting.
Since we can’t guarantee the accuracy of those declarations, if you absolutely don’t want someone with tattoo…
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📅 Apr 18, 2019 07:34
Additional note to Representative Kida. I have to wonder: isn’t the “transportation allowance paid in advance” rule (a best-efforts obligation) a half-hearted measure for avoiding transportation-fee disputes, and one that goes against users’ instincts? On this point, I’ve long felt that the club’s goodwill hasn’t been working very well. “Transportation fees” are a key principle that keeps dating clubs running, and given their importance...
💬 Answer from 木田（社長）:
Thank you for your question.
Our representative, Kida, will answer.
Ideally, offering to cover transportation costs should be an unwritten gentleman’s rule. I believe that’s what it originally was.
In a more exclusive members-only service, I imagine there would be just one sentence framed and hung on the wall: “Be a gentleman.” The members would then desperately wonder, “What exactly does being a gentleman mean? Is touching her allowed? Dirty jokes probably aren’t, right?”…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 18:35
Is it possible for the woman to decline as soon as she hears information about the man who made the offer (such as his age, income, occupation, height, etc.)? I feel that could also help him save money.
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here, answering as well.
When a man sends an offer, we ask the woman whether she’s available on that date. Sometimes the schedule doesn’t work out, of course.
At that point, she can also decline if there’s something in the man’s profile that doesn’t suit her.
That said, while it’s understandable for women who are flooded with offers, I think most other women would benefit from accepting every offer they receive.
After all, we’re dealing with people, and there’s fa…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 15:14
I know about the rule of paying transportation expenses upfront, but I’ve never followed it even once because it feels extremely awkward. Starting a relationship with an exchange of money is such a turnoff. So I don’t intend to do so in the future either. Of course, I always hand over the money before we part ways. Wouldn’t it be better if the club clearly told its female members: “If you don’t receive transportation expenses from the m...
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa would like to add a few points about what rules are.
I found a page that explains rules, so I’ll quote it.
“Rules”
Rules that everyone taking part must follow. If they are not followed, there will be a penalty.
Let’s apply this to a few examples.
Take soccer, for instance.
Rules that everyone participating in soccer must follow.
If they are not followed, there will be a penalty.
Soccer has a rule that says, “Do not touch the ball directly with your hands.”…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 12:26
Can a lesbian woman who wants to make offers to women join as a member? Also, can she register as someone available to receive offers at the same time she joins as a member?
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
We hadn’t anticipated having lesbian members, so if you applied through the regular process, you might possibly be turned away.
But thinking about it, if you’re willing to pay the membership fee like male members do, along with a setup fee for each offer, I don’t see any reason to refuse you.
That’s because the basic arrangement is dinner dates, and I don’t think there would be anything unusual about two women going on a dinner date.
That said, women general…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 12:23
If I want to know why I was rejected—not because I want to pursue him, but because I’d like to reflect on it and learn from the experience—can I ask the staff to find out for me? Is that possible through any branch or with any staff member?
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
If you’d like to know why you were turned down, you can ask through a staff member.
However, it’s entirely up to the woman whether she chooses to answer, so she may refuse to say. She may also give a reason that isn’t the real one.
If you’re okay with that, we’ll do our best to accommodate men’s requests whenever possible.
This can be done at any branch and by any staff member. However, branch managers have considerable authority, so if a manager decides tha…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 12:16
Can’t you find out what a man looks like until you actually meet him at the designated place on the day? How much information does the club provide in advance?
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
Basically, you won’t know what the man looks like until you actually meet him at the meeting place on the day.
The club will only give you information beforehand along the lines of:
“For example, he’s a doctor in his 30s who runs his own clinic. He has a youthful, slim build and a clean, well-groomed appearance.”
That’s about it.
Recently, though, thanks to reverse offers, a few more men have started registering their profiles and uploading photos. (That sa…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 10:32
How much time do you usually spend explaining the club to male members during the initial interview? Several men I met never discussed the allowance and didn’t give me anything after dinner either. Since I’m dating type C, I do receive it after an adult relationship (intimate). I believe all the men who offered to meet me have continued seeing me and seem to like me, but…
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
The interview when you join usually takes about an hour as well.
That said, the amount of time spent explaining the rules is about the same as for female members, so it may be easiest to think back to how many minutes you personally were given an explanation.
The rules at Universe Club have changed several times along the way, which means some men are still acting according to the old rules.
Under the current rules, once you sit down at the table, the man sh…
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 01:13
Can women send unlimited “You seem lovely” checks as reverse offers? I’ve received quite a few “You seem lovely” messages, and as a male member, I’m unsure how much interest and response I should show, or whether I should just take them lightly and ignore them. Are the profiles of all male members who have made their information public displayed together in one list?
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
Women are eager to receive offers. They want to meet a wonderful papa (a male supporter). That’s what the “You’re wonderful” feature is for, so please don’t just brush it off—give it serious consideration.
As for your question about limits on sending “You’re wonderful,” there are currently no limits.
Also, profiles are displayed in search results.
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📅 Apr 17, 2019 00:10
I’m a female member. On a recent date, the man asked me how many offers I had received so far and how many offers were scheduled after his… It made me feel somewhat uncomfortable answering, so I ended up lying and saying, “The club told me not to answer questions about the number of offers I receive.” To be honest, I had already received several offers before him, and I also had dates lined up afterward. However, I became worried that d...
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
I’ll answer this as Maezawa as well.
> Are you planning to establish a rule that questions about the number of offers should not be asked or answered?
Not at this time.
That said, it’s something men care about a great deal, so many men ask how many offers a woman has received before making an offer.
As for whether we can tell men the number of offers, there is a clear rule: the club must not disclose a woman’s offer count to men. If a man says he knows it, a staff member …
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📅 Apr 16, 2019 22:52
Are there women who don’t receive offers despite being classified as Black? If so, do the staff lower their rank? Do women’s ranks generally stay the same?
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📅 Apr 16, 2019 18:36
I have a question about the post-date survey. Maezawa-san replied, “There are options for whether we may confirm things with the other person and whether we may disclose them...” However, there is no option asking whether my answers may be shared with the other person. The options listed are permission to publish your feedback and “If there is a problem, may we confirm the facts with the other person?” It specifically says “if there is ...
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here with an answer.
> The questionnaire is a little confusing, so I’d appreciate it if you could clarify it.
Unfortunately, I can’t give you a definitive answer. All I can do is share my own opinion—that’s what the question box is for.
As for what I personally did:
When someone answered “Yes” to “In the event of a problem, may we tell the other person…,” I interpreted that as permission to share it with them. So I would tell the woman something like, “You receive…
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📅 Apr 16, 2019 14:29
I’m a female member. Thank you to all the staff for your continued kindness and support. I truly appreciate every offer I receive. Is receiving 10 offers in the six months since I registered considered a low number, or about average? I don’t really have a sense of what’s typical, so I’d be grateful if you could let me know.
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
I’d say getting 10 offers within six months of registering is quite a lot.
First of all, about half of the women still haven’t received a single offer after six months. So even getting one offer means you’re doing better than average.
In general, I think most women go on around two dates during their first six months, so 10 is definitely on the high side.
That said, men tend to prefer humble women, so it may be better to think of yourself as having received …
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📅 Apr 16, 2019 13:01
There’s a survey after the date, but is it possible to receive feedback, such as the other person’s impressions?
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
There is a survey after the date.
It includes options for whether the other person may be asked to confirm it and whether the response may be made public. Depending on those choices, it may or may not be published, and it may or may not be shared with the person concerned.
That said, you could tell the staff something like, “Please let me know if you receive any feedback addressed to me.” If the other person selected that they’re okay with being contacted for…
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📅 Apr 16, 2019 11:09
This may be a silly question, but why do the number of likes and answers differ for the same question between the question list and the answer list?
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here.
I wonder why that is...
Maybe the program just wasn’t designed very well.
They should have built it properly.
Still, don’t worry about the little things.
As long as it works, I guess that’s good enough.
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📅 Apr 16, 2019 09:48
Hello. I recently registered as a female member in Tokyo. I’m sad that I still haven’t been featured in the “New Women” section or on Instagram…
💬 Answer from 木田（社長）:
Thank you for your question.
I’m Kida, the representative, and I’ll answer it.
First of all, thank you for registering with us. I understand that you weren’t featured among the new women or on Instagram.
We sincerely apologize.
Just to confirm, are you referring to the “new women” section and Instagram outside of the members-only site?
Official website (viewable by anyone, including non-members):
http://universe-club.jp
The women’s photos posted on this site are not n…
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📅 Apr 15, 2019 19:59
When I joined three years ago, I was told that “about 40% of registered women never receive even a single offer.” Has that percentage increased recently—maybe to 60% or 70%? Is there an accurate figure available? (I’m a male member.)
💬 Answer from 前澤（スタッフ）:
Maezawa here—I’ll answer this one too.
The figure of 40% from three years ago probably wasn’t exact to begin with; I think it was more of a staff estimate.
Going by that general impression, things seem about the same now. Compared with before, it doesn’t seem to have increased or decreased significantly.
That said, around three years ago, the standard explanation for Tokyo was that half of the women didn’t receive any offers.
Was it 40%…?
Did we really say 40%?
Hmm…
The …