Maezawa from the CEO’s office here, and I’ll answer this one too.
> Is it really not okay to meet at Komeda for the first meeting?
No, it isn’t.
You can figure out the reason yourself.
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She’s going to meet, for the first time, a man who chose her despite not even knowing what she looks like or having any detailed information about her.
That’s an incredibly careless way of thinking.
Try putting yourself in her shoes.
The moment you give her a meeting place,
her expectations of you are already at zero.
It’s different if you’re already dating and feel comfortable with each other.
In my case, I sometimes go because my papa (a male supporter) likes Napolitan.
I also often buy bean snacks as gifts for the staff at the office.
Akari
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I’m Dai, a male member.
I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong with meeting at Komeda.
However, it comes across as though you think women at Gold level or below deserve only that level of treatment.
Please arrange to meet Platinum and Black women at Komeda, too.
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I’ve never used Komeda, but I have met someone at a coffee shop, and I often suggest cheap yakiniku restaurants too.
It would be fun to offer 100,000 yen for a pay-per-meeting arrangement at Komeda.
Maybe I’ll try it next time♡
Oh, come to think of it, my last first date was at Gusto.
A loser of a man
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I’m Rin, a female member of SALON.
If that’s where you usually choose to go, I don’t think there’s necessarily a problem. That said, women do want men to let them dream a little, so if possible, I’d be happy if you took me somewhere I wouldn’t normally be able to go on my own.
I think that could also help build a relationship going forward.
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I’m Fuu, a columnist.
If you put yourself in the woman’s shoes, do you really think she’ll enjoy a date at Komeda?
Other papas take them to nice, atmospheric restaurants, don’t they?
If you disappoint her right from the start（笑）, how much will it cost to make up for it afterward?
If I were a woman, I’d turn down the arrangement.
You have to handle things smoothly. There are plenty of rival papas out there, so you won’t be able to maintain an ongoing relationship with a good woman otherwise.
If all you care about is cost and functionality, go use a web-based app instead.
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I’m Kida, the representative.
That’s a really good idea. I’d almost buy out Komeda and turn it into a subsidiary that’s exclusively for first meetings.
If that happened, I don’t think the girls would mind—but the people you’re meeting are still inexperienced young women. They’re dreaming of Funada from Tokyo Calendar and those intimate sushi bars in Ebisu with counter seating.
Since you can’t tell whether they’re thinking, “Come on, old men, wine and dine me,” regardless of their social class, just stick to the lounge cafés at the Westin or Marriott.
It’s only about a ¥2,000 difference.
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I’m Kazu, a male member.
I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad idea. However, there are a few things I’d like to point out.
You mentioned “Standard or Gold women,” but why is that? If it’s simply because you’re a Gold member, then I have nothing particular to say. But if you’re changing the content of the date based on the woman’s class, you should assume that women will pick up on your intentions as well.
Next, I think most cafés don’t take reservations. Komeda is fine if you can reserve a table, but if it’s crowded, are you planning to stand in line with the woman?
If I were going to a café that doesn’t accept reservations, I’d arrive about an hour early to secure a seat. So I don’t think it’s very practical.
Also, if you choose a café, your available time slots will probably be limited. Is the woman hoping to meet around 2 p.m.? If not, you should think about what you plan to do for her meal.
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