I usually receive an allowance of around 60,000–80,000 yen. Recently, a new man who approached me said, “You’re in your 30s, so that’s way too much. I’ll pay 50,000 yen if we go without protection, but only 30,000 yen if we use protection.” It was the first time I’d ever heard something like that, so I was shocked. Were the men who had offered me arrangements before unusually generous? Do other members think the same way as this new man? If so, I’m wondering whether I should quit.

I’m Fuu, a column writer. Wouldn’t it be enough for the person asking to simply decide not to accept anything below their set amount? There are all kinds of people, and there always will be. Dating clubs only make the introductions; anything beyond that is entirely up to the individuals involved. If you don’t like it, I think it’s perfectly fine to leave the club. If you want to continue papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), the same thing will happen with other dating clubs and apps—the amounts will vary everywhere. If you absolutely insist on a fixed amount, switching to an upscale adult entertainment service might be an option, since the rates there are set.

Maezawa from the CEO’s office here. Every man has a different perspective, but in Universe, the woman’s desired allowance isn’t listed in advance, and the club doesn’t get involved in the allowance negotiations. (That’s different if a man refuses to pay altogether, but the two of you are expected to decide the amount yourselves.) Because of that, some men will try to steer you toward a low allowance. If you’re not good at that kind of negotiation, this may not be for you. But if you feel you can handle it easily and are confident you can keep a man wrapped around your finger, you might even be able to control the situation by using the possibility of going to a hotel as leverage. For example, after dinner, if he gives you a vague invitation like, “Can you go to a hotel after this?” you could agree to go with him, then, right before entering the room, say something like: “By the way, my expected allowance is 8. Is that okay?” There are probably various other ways you could handle it as well. From the man’s perspective, he may think there won’t be a second meeting after being treated that way. But you could also look at it this way: if a man won’t meet you again over something like that, he probably intended to offer a low allowance from the beginning, so it may be better that way. A man who was prepared to offer around 8 from the start would probably still meet you again. And if he decides to leave at that point, you can naturally take that as a sign that there won’t be any arrangement with him. In the first place, a decent man would properly discuss the allowance when making the invitation. There are all kinds of men, so learning how to deal with them and how to steer the conversation in your favor may ultimately prove valuable in the long run. P.S. Million Dollar Baby???

The going rates for adult relationships at Universe Club are: Standard: 60,000+ Gold: 80,000+ Platinum: 100,000+ Black: 120,000+ Unprotected is an additional 50,000, and finishing inside is an additional 100,000. So if you want to finish inside a Black-level girl, the total is 220,000+. Any papa (male supporter) offering less than that can head to the apps, please.

I’m Kazu, a male member. Isn’t a sample size of one far too small to conclude that the men you’ve met so far were exceptional? You’re in your 30s, so try using your head a little more.

I’m Flag Maker, a column writer. No... there are women who accept 30,000–40,000 yen too. Instead of worrying about the male members, let’s show a little consideration for the other female members. You don’t need to quit—just be considerate. Maybe all the women should be Standard class, with a flat allowance of 30,000 yen. Peace.

I’m Dai, a male member. Some men offer ¥60,000–¥80,000, while others propose ¥30,000 with protection or ¥50,000 without it. With 4,000 men, isn’t it only natural that they have all kinds of different views? If someone’s terms don’t suit you, you can simply turn them down. And if you can’t accept that some men offer a low allowance, you can just leave the service.

I’m Basil, a male member. It depends on how attractive you are, but offers from new male members seem to be about ¥20,000 lower than what I’d consider typical.