I’m sorry to keep asking questions, but I’d really appreciate your answers.

> I failed the interview at Universe Club. What I’m more curious about is why you were rejected. If you selected Dating Type A, I suppose it’s understandable that you didn’t pass. But in that case, you’d probably have trouble getting accepted by other dating clubs as well. Also, now that you mention it, “a luxury-oriented dating club” does seem almost synonymous with “a dating club that isn’t actually luxury.” Maybe it’s precisely because they aren’t high-end that they aspire to be? Well, Universe Club insists that it’s an ordinary dating club, not a luxury one, so I don’t really care about that distinction. If PATOLO is positioned as a low-cost dating club, Universe remains where it is. But if PATOLO is considered an ordinary dating club, does that mean Universe Club can finally start calling itself a luxury dating club? That’s just my personal impression, though. I couldn’t see what was appealing about PATOLO, which seems to be modeled more after dating sites—though it might appeal to people who like low-margin, low-cost services. Overall, however, being able to divide the business into two brands within the same company seems to offer significant advantages. Another major attraction is that PATOLO may allow the company to “cut out the middleman”—said to be the number-one job aspiration among Gen Z. (Though with that strange name, I can’t help wondering what they’ll call the generation after Z.)

I got the impression that other dating clubs weren’t so much closed-off as they were presenting information in a distorted way. When I looked at their reviews, they were often filled with nothing but praise, which made me wonder, “Is this really true?” That’s why I felt that joining another dating club could be risky unless you were referred by someone you knew. Universe Club, on the other hand, seems less “open” and more like it simply presents information as it is. This anonymous Q&A box is one example. I also found blogs by people like Shinzanmono and Shizon-san extremely helpful before joining. I think Universe Club is easy to get started with, even if you don’t know anyone there—the barrier to entry is relatively low.

The fact that they accepted the poster means that dating club is more open than Universe Club. Whether the poster’s legs open or stay closed probably depends not on the club itself, but on the allowance. I’m not sure what they mean by “a luxury-oriented dating club.” If that was actually written on the club’s website, it gives off the same kind of suspicious vibe as an “I’m calling from the police” scam. Still, I guess there are people like the poster who take it at face value.

I’m only registered here, so I wouldn’t know. Why not ask Google or ChatGPT? You could also try looking it up online. Even if someone answering happened to belong to a lot of dating clubs, they probably couldn’t give you a useful answer unless you said which club you mean.

There’s absolutely no need to feel bad about asking so many questions. Apparently, anything other than questions is off-limits anyway (lol). And all we can do is answer—we’re just the Poopies. I realized today that putting it in the plural makes it sound kind of like Kinko’s. You learn something new every day(^^) Now, regarding your question: If being “open” means appearing on TV and actively sharing information through staff blogs, member columns, and so on, then almost every other club is basically closed-off. In that respect, I think Universe is unusual. The amount of information in the female members’ profiles is also substantial, which is good for men. On the other hand, some other clubs may slightly enhance women’s photos or allow them to use selfies, so women who are concerned about how they photograph may find the differences to be a mixed bag. Also, having relationship types such as A and B is a feature of Universe. At most other clubs, I get the impression that C—or C leaning toward D—is generally the shared understanding. Some clubs also have class-based systems that make the allowance relatively predictable. Women who are prepared for an adult relationship (intimate) but aren’t good at negotiating the allowance may find it easier to be active at another club. Some clubs introduce women to men for a limited period of about two weeks, saying, “These introductions are limited to a small number of people.” It’s similar to a flash sale, but for women who want to clear their schedules, make a short-term push, and sort through the options to find a generous (well-paying) papa (a male supporter), that kind of club may be a better fit. It’s not just the differences in how the systems work—the overall character of the members also varies somewhat, giving each club its own personality. Speaking from a male member’s perspective, some clubs have more women who are relatively down-to-earth, while others have more women who are overly focused on money or have a misguided sense of themselves… I assume this is probably due to differences in how things are explained during the interview, but I definitely felt the contrast. There may be significant differences from the female members’ perspective as well. If a club has a website, it might be worth checking the fee structure for male members. That said, keep in mind that some dating clubs partner with one another and share member information. In any case, I think you’ll understand the differences best by registering with several clubs yourself. You can pick up rumors on online message boards, but your own experience is what matters most. Taro

After someone told me that Universe is a place for men in their 50s and 60s or older, I stopped accepting offers from there, so it doesn’t seem very open either. Also, I’ve never registered with any other club, so I can’t really compare them. But I was already active outside Universe before, so Universe isn’t necessarily the best in every respect when it comes to compensated dating. That said, when it comes to the possibility of developing into an adult relationship (intimate), women who register with a dating club have already made a certain level of commitment, so I feel Universe has a major advantage there. From a man’s perspective, it’s the best compared with the others in that regard. As I was answering, I got confused about what “open” and “closed” even meant anymore（笑）

I joined a high-end dating club. I had previously registered with another supposedly high-end club, but despite the name, many of the men who made offers were stingy with their allowances, and most of them didn’t really understand how dating clubs work. At Universe Club, the staff explain everything to the papas (male supporters), so I feel reassured. Also, I think it’s best to avoid registering with clubs that aren’t well known or that you don’t know much about. If you were job hunting, you wouldn’t apply to a company that didn’t have a website—or one with a website that looked like it had been made by an amateur, right? Do your research carefully before signing up.

I’ve never been interested in, looked into, or felt the need for any other dating club or app. So, as the question suggests, I think Universe is excellent, and that for men and women without any particular issues, Universe is all they need. It’s not about having someone continue to provide you with something; it’s about whether you yourself want to continue seeing that person. I find it very puzzling that someone would fail an interview at Universe and then say they’re looking for a high-end club. Universe probably accepts almost everyone in interviews, regardless of gender, so if someone isn’t chosen there, I think it would be difficult for them to find the kind of encounters they want at another club either. Dating clubs are part of a hidden, secret world of meeting people anyway, so I don’t think it’s much of a problem if they’re closed-off.