Have you ever felt that the kind of sex-industry operators who are rampant on dating apps have also infiltrated Universe? At another well-known club, someone who looked similar but was clearly a different person showed up once (at first I wondered if it was just the difference in how the photos turned out, but something felt off, and it was exposed during our conversation), which came as quite a shock.

I’m Saito, a columnist♪ I don’t use apps, so I can’t really say, but I’m registered with four dating clubs, and there are quite a few women who overlap between them. Also, the introduction fees and allowances sometimes differ, too. It teaches me a lot—for example: “Ah, she must have lowered her rate because it was hard to find someone at that amount.” My own blunder was accidentally making an offer to a woman I had already met through another club. Same as you, questioner. Haha.

Maezawa here. So far, I haven’t sensed anything like that. I have a problem with businesses in the adult-entertainment industry, but I don’t discriminate against people based on their occupation, so anyone can register normally, regardless of their job. Some people who work in that industry are registered as well. That said, I think it’s only natural for them to want to meet someone, so I assume they keep work and private life separate and are simply registering with Universe to meet people. I know some men may be concerned about it, but if she’s your type, it might be worth going on a date and talking with her.