It’s been about a month since I signed up, and I’ve received an offer. I’m nervous because tomorrow will be my first date.

My papa from my first date became my monthly papa, and we’re still the closest. Since it was an offer I received soon after joining, I also had the staff let him know in advance that it would be my first date. A few men were hoping to be my first, including through letter dates, so sometimes it can work in your favor to mention that it’s your first time. My papa was happy to hear it was a first for me, too. Enjoy your first date♪

Before you leave, make sure you receive at least ¥5,000 for transportation. That’s non-negotiable, even if you end up arguing. Apparently, the club can collect it from him later if he doesn’t pay, but that creates extra trouble, so make sure you get it that day. You’re free to leave once four hours have passed. Always discuss the allowance in advance. Don’t go where you’re supposed to meet until you’ve agreed on the terms. It’s no fun to talk about serious things the whole time, so try to keep the conversation enjoyable. Even if it ends after just two hours, make the most of the opportunity.

You’re nervous, aren’t you? It feels almost nostalgic for me now, but being new to this may naturally show. That can be charming, but you also need to protect yourself so the man doesn’t pressure you into anything unreasonable or try to push things too far. That said, you’re not a professional, so it can be difficult. Hopefully you can simply enjoy the meal and the conversation. Akari

Things to keep in mind: ① Don’t push yourself When you’re talking over dinner and something feels off or you get a bad feeling, it’s probably safest to postpone the adult relationship (intimate). I don’t know why, but I feel like women’s intuition is usually right. With Dating Type C, that could be treated as a type scam—like, “That’s really Type B, isn’t it?” But in that case, I think it’s fine to turn him down on the spot rather than saying “next time.” If he’s willing to wait, your intuition may have been wrong and he may turn out to be a good person. Either way, there’s a good chance the club will contact you, so when they do, explain specific things such as: “I was concerned about something he said.” “I was uncomfortable with his attitude.” “Something about his clothing bothered me.” Then say something like: “I’d still like to receive my allowance, so I plan to decide whether I want to continue seeing him by the next meeting.” I think that would be a good way to explain it. You could also change your type to B in response to the club’s inquiry. ② Enjoy yourself Forget about trying to entertain your partner or using advanced techniques. I think it’s better to focus on whether you’re enjoying yourself. If you are, your appreciation for a good restaurant will probably come naturally. And if it wasn’t really your thing, you’ll be able to respond appropriately. Being chosen by the other person is important, but at first, I think things go better if you approach it with the mindset that you’re the one choosing. ③ Be polite Even while making sure you enjoy yourself, basic manners are important. Thank him after the meal, and send another thank-you message by LINE or something similar afterward. That’s all I mean by being polite. If you can do that, I think you’ll be fine.

They won’t tell you, but you may find out somehow by chance. Besides, you can usually tell from their demeanor whether you’re their first or second meeting of the day. As Dai-san said, those are the things you should be careful about. I’d add that instead of constantly asking about the club just because you don’t know much about it, it’s important to focus the conversation on getting to know each other.

Good luck. You won’t necessarily be told that it’s your first date. However, when a man inquires about a woman, he may be told at that point that she has received zero offers. That said, she may still receive an offer later and go on a date, so it’s not a definite indication. Are you asking whether there’s anything you should be careful about…? Keep in mind that the man is making an offer to a woman who may be close to having her first date. Rather than acting like you know everything, I think it’s important to approach things with the attitude of, “I’m not sure, so please tell me.” That said, make sure you protect yourself. Just don’t overdo it, or you may come across as overly wary—so try to strike a balance!