Good morning.

First of all, thank you for your comment. This may be the first time I’ve ever been called “Taro” in a question. Until now, I only remember seeing things like “that person called Taro” (lol). I’m about to cry—it feels like I’ve finally been acknowledged as a human being. That’s right: even poop was once part of a person before it came out. So everyone, please be a little kinder. As for your comment that I seem “world-weary,” I think the fact that 100%—in other words, every single one—of the other respondents either agreed or simply ignored it tells you everything. Do you ever get unanimous agreement from a group of respondents with such strong personalities? Well, I feel the same way myself, so I have no objections. You’re absolutely right. I’m not angry at all. I may hold a slight grudge, though (lol). More importantly, I feel sorry for Flag Maker, who got caught in the crossfire despite having nothing to do with it. Sorry for dragging you into this, haha. Anyone going golfing with Mac should be careful—while you’re watching from the side, a ball might suddenly come flying at you, lol. Now, regarding the point you raised, I think it simply comes down to wording. I’m not a professional, but I’ve been writing things intended to entertain people for a very long time, so I have all sorts of tricks up my sleeve. In almost every answer, I work in techniques that hardly anyone notices, and I make adjustments and revisions within a limited amount of time. I do all of that to draw readers into my world and get them on board. This time, the questioner fell right into my trap and ended up floating away. Basically, I write here as entertainment, so please keep that in mind. If you find yourself convinced or deeply moved, take another look at that smug icon above and come back to your senses. Of course, I’d be happy if you took away some insight or food for thought, but please make your own judgments. On the other hand, if you feel “that was fun,” “that was entertaining,” or “I feel better now,” then that’s exactly what I wanted to deliver, so please accept it just as it is. Finally, about the controversial “essence of the question”: as you’ve probably already realized, I only ended that way because it made for a more satisfying conclusion in terms of the flow of the writing. It wasn’t meant to carry any profound significance. Reading too deeply into questions is certainly part of my shtick, but it’s just a kind of character I’ve created—a result of wanting to have a different style from the other respondents. If more respondents start overanalyzing things, I’ll probably move into shallower waters. Just like on a variety show panel, it’s better when there are all kinds of characters, isn’t it? If you don’t like it, you can simply skip it. Once again, thank you very much. It’s incredibly encouraging. Please keep giving me likes, leaving comments, and subscribing to the channel (not really). Taro

> I’ve included this just in case, as some people occasionally fail to understand the essence of the question, which I apologize for saying. It’s true that I sometimes give answers unrelated to the question. What’s wrong with that? (笑) It’s frustrating when I think, “This person really doesn’t understand the point of the question.” If you simply take me for an idiot, then that settles it, right? (笑)

I’m not Taro, but… I always look forward to Taro’s answers too. I read them thinking he must be a really intelligent person. And they’re funny, aren’t they? I learn a lot from them. I think men who are fun to talk to are very attractive. I’m always joking around with my papa (a male supporter), but I really enjoy spending that kind of time together. I’m looking forward to Taro’s next answer too, haha.

You’re really deep in the rabbit hole, huh? I’m more than happy if readers can relate and get hooked. > Do you think your experience at dating clubs was a major factor? I imagine everyone has had all kinds of experiences. Do experiences at a dating club count as experience with the opposite sex? At the very least, I wouldn’t include them in my romantic history. It’s not like we were lovers or in a relationship... That said, considering that dating clubs make certain things possible that would be difficult outside of them—and that they’re a unique world with a hidden side, where it’s also easy to suddenly be dropped—it may well have been a valuable experience. Over the years, I’ve had a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes side of relationships between men and women by organizing and hosting matchmaking parties, running men’s massage services, and so on. But if you really wanted to, anyone could do those things too. Thinking about it now, though, one thing I never imagine being able to do again is going out for crab hot pot with the proprietress of Tobita Shinchi and one of the girls who worked there. Of course, I didn’t give them any money, but why did the proprietress come along too?? I must have had quite a lot of energy back then... And honestly, I’m amazed she came along as well. These days, it remains a very memorable experience. But for her to keep working there all those years is incredible. It’s not something just anyone can do, and I truly respect her for it. Thank you for reminding me of such a silly little memory. Hmm? Maybe she only came along because the proprietress had to be there too, right...? hehe.

It was one of the respondents’ birthdays, so I sent him birthday wishes on LINE. Just yesterday, I told him, “Taro, you’re an interesting person.” Apparently, he’s handsome.

I kind of love how Taro sometimes has a slightly different vibe, like, “Yeah, he definitely wrote this while drunk” lol. As for the essence of the question lol—sometimes I don’t get it either, but isn’t there also a pattern where someone understands it, deliberately gives an off-target answer, and indirectly pokes fun at how trivial the real point is? More than getting to the point, there are ultimately all kinds of patterns—people turning it into a personal monologue, writing poetry, and so on—so it’s pretty entertaining! It’s also refreshingly obvious when someone’s just casting a line for virgins lol. Incidentally, I occasionally have drinks with some of the people who post answers, and I realized that maybe they do it because they enjoy talking about this stuff there.

I also find Taro’s answers interesting and enjoy reading them. They’re insightful in a way I could never write myself. As for my personal thoughts below… Saying that some people don’t understand the essence of the question comes across as rather condescending. If that’s the case, then perhaps the questions should be phrased so that their supposed essence can be understood by everyone. Just as there are all kinds of people asking questions, there are all kinds of people answering them. If a question gets around ten answers, isn’t it enough if even just one of them really resonates with you?