What Appeals to Men

I like the soft, “tanuki-faced” look and refined, innocent vibe of women like Riho Yoshioka and Kyoko Fukada, so I try to model myself after that style. I feel that a woman like Kyoko Fukada could absolutely dominate in papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan). I’m aiming to have the best of everything: a refined and innocent look, but also sexy and cute. However, I occasionally meet men who prefer the kind of appearance associated with women in the nightlife industry—no bangs, a sharper “fox” face, short skirts, and a tall stature. When they tell me they actually prefer the complete opposite of my type, I find it so puzzling. Why would men like that want to meet me? In reality, aren’t the women at the top in terms of commercial contracts, ratings, and everything else all the refined, innocent types? And when I see that Kasumi Arimura is popular with celebrities like Jun Matsumoto and the members of King & Prince, isn’t it obvious that even men at the top of the entertainment industry—men with the looks, status, and money to attract any woman—prefer someone like Kasumi Arimura? Of course, everyone has different preferences, but in the end, doesn’t the refined, innocent look win out? Talents with a gyaru-style image, like Yuchami, are very cute, but they’re still less popular than the refined types, right? Commercial talent rankings make that pretty clear. When it comes to fees, ratings, and overall popularity, it seems that the most successful women are always the refined, classic beauties. Even actresses with a gyaru-style image, such as Keiko Kitagawa and Nozomi Sasaki, have adopted a more refined look now. I’ve also read on Q&A sites that the image of women in the nightlife industry is associated with being at the top of the school social hierarchy, so ordinary men may feel intimidated and choose women like Riho Yoshioka or Kasumi Arimura instead. That said, being at the top of the social hierarchy generally means being popular, and I feel that many wealthy men are more attracted to a flashy, nightlife-style appearance. In fact, I had the impression that men who worked their way up from ordinary salarymen to CEOs of major corporations were generally serious and often liked refined, innocent actresses. However, they also tended not to spend much money on women, since they could experience everything through business entertaining. I’m sure there are many different patterns, but that’s my general impression. In papa-katsu, you yourself are essentially the product, so I know it’s not exactly right to compare the entertainment industry with papa-katsu. Still, I feel they’re similar when viewed from a broader perspective. I may not appeal to extremely wealthy men, but I’m convinced that, overall, the refined, innocent type is definitely more popular. When I meet men who prefer a nightlife-style look, I try dressing a little more boldly and making other adjustments. I’m unsure whether I should continue maintaining my refined, innocent style or adopt a more nightlife-inspired look instead. I’d really appreciate any advice. Thank you.