I’ve had seven dinner dates with a Gold B-type college student (and I give her ¥10,000 for transportation each time), but I still can’t see this going anywhere. Am I just being strung along?

Maezawa here. What happens next depends on whether she’s been turning you down when you invite her to continue seeing each other after dinner, or whether you simply haven’t asked yet. If you haven’t asked, try bringing it up—you may then understand the reason. Also, some men don’t discuss the terms of the arrangement when they make the invitation, and that can be a reason for being turned down. I think it’s important to have a proper conversation about the allowance as well.