What do you think about entering the papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) scene without getting the COVID vaccine these days, whether you’re a man or a woman? Since it involves meals and potentially even closer contact, I feel getting vaccinated is a matter of courtesy for both people’s safety. If someone plans to participate while unvaccinated, I think they should clearly state that upfront.

Even if you get vaccinated, it doesn’t mean you won’t get infected. It’s only said to potentially help prevent severe illness.

If you’re concerned about it, I think you should confirm it when you receive the offer. It would be impossible to check with every club member.

COVID vaccination is recommended, but it isn’t mandatory, so it’s a personal choice. That doesn’t mean people who choose not to get vaccinated are doing anything wrong. Everyone has their own way of thinking. So if you feel uncomfortable with someone being unvaccinated, why not confirm that upfront? It would be easier if they mention it in their profile. I recently saw a date review where someone wrote that both parties had an unpleasant experience over the vaccine issue. Rather than assuming that your own view is absolutely right, wouldn’t it feel a little easier to think, “People have different perspectives”? As for me, I’ll be getting my third shot soon. Since my work involves interacting with a lot of people, I booked it without giving it much thought. I suppose it really comes down to personal choice.

I’ve had three COVID shots, and since I’m in my 50s, the side effects have been mild. Younger people tend to have worse side effects. One possible benefit is being able to say, “I got infected even though I was vaccinated,” if you do catch it. There’s already news about a fourth shot, but if the seventh wave of COVID comes, I’d like them to start treating it more like the flu.

The questioner has gotten the starting point wrong, in terms of deductive reasoning, so their conclusions are bound to be wrong. There still isn’t a single peer-reviewed paper showing a correlation between vaccination and the spread of infection. If there is one, please point it out. At most, there should only be preprint-level studies. I get the flu vaccine every year, but I haven’t gotten any COVID-19 vaccines. I’ve had COVID twice, so unlike some cheap artificial vaccine, I’ve developed antibodies from a natural live vaccine. I have absolutely no intention of getting vaccinated in the future either. *I’m not anti-vax. My invincible body, disciplined and trained over many years, doesn’t even flinch at something like COVID. In fact, I never had a fever during either of my two infections. I’m still working out now. By the way, doesn’t the questioner have a protruding belly like an Abnormal Titan? If so, you should get vaccinated even if you have no underlying medical conditions. Also, PJ girls don’t need to get vaccinated. Do your own research into the primary sources. It’s not just pointless—the side effects are more frightening. You should especially avoid boosters. Only high-risk groups need to get vaccinated. At the very least, look into English-language information yourself. The official announcements from the mass media, the government, and expert panels can’t be trusted. That said, even though I call myself invincible, I do find the flu somewhat scary. I’ve had several cases that progressed to moderate severity in the past, so there’s that. P.S. In the context of papa-katsu, shouldn’t the HPV vaccine be recommended over the COVID vaccine? I believe the HPV vaccine will soon become covered by insurance or offered free of charge as a catch-up measure for people around 23 and under, so I really hope it becomes widely available.

People have different views on COVID. Looking at the club profiles, quite a few women say they’ve received two doses of the COVID vaccine. I have asthma, too, so I’ll be getting my third dose soon. But I see it as something I’m doing to prevent myself from becoming seriously ill. It’s reassuring when a woman has been vaccinated as well, but there’s also the issue of anaphylaxis, so I don’t think it can be helped if the other person hasn’t been vaccinated.