This goes against the risks we’re facing. I believe male members should absolutely stop using profile photos that show their faces. Criminal groups could exploit them freely for blackmail. Papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) has become so widespread that we’re now entering a phase where malicious outsiders are jumping on the bandwagon and running rampant. If we’re slow to detect and address this, the damage could be devastating. Please take a look at Mac’s latest column. It’s a great article.

Maezawa here with an answer. As you said, there are risks involved. That said, given the current trend, I feel that reverse offers are being welcomed for now. It’s a common approach on dating sites, so it’s not exactly groundbreaking. Still, the fact that it can be done through a dating club seems to have quite an impact. Of course, those who feel it’s risky can choose not to make their profile public, and it’s also possible to list no photos at all. It would be dangerous if everything were made public, but the key point is that you can choose what to share. I think it will also depend on how many people use it going forward. If only a few people use it, the feature will probably disappear. If many people use it, I expect it will be improved further. Keeping things as they are and doing nothing would cost less and might be more stable. However, looking ahead, there’s also a possibility that the company could fall behind the times and eventually disappear. I believe some people appreciate Universe because it’s willing to take on all kinds of challenges. So I think continuing to try new things is what Universe is all about.