I’m seriously considering papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan).

This question is apparently from a married woman in her 40s who found out her spouse is involved in papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) and is pretending to be a woman in her 20s who does papa-katsu. I don’t understand the point of pretending to be someone else.

Thank you for your question. My name is Kurosaki from the Shinsaibashi branch of Universe Club. When you say, “I’ve found a good papa,” and “The papa is married, right?” do you mean that you’ve already met this man and found out he’s married? Or are you hoping to meet a papa in the future and asking whether men are generally married? If it’s the former, depending on how much information the man’s wife has, there may be a possibility of a claim for compensation. In that case, you may want to consult with an attorney. If it’s the latter, there are also unmarried men. If you’re concerned, you can add something like “Married men are not accepted” to your profile, so please feel free to contact us.

Just because a male member of a dating club is married doesn’t mean he’s necessarily married. Some men are single as well. Even if your papa’s spouse finds out, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be sued. They may choose to look the other way, accept the relationship, simply ask you to end things, try to negotiate a settlement, or—as you’re worried about—take legal action. Generally speaking, I think it’s uncommon to be sued without any warning. If you’re asked to pay compensation, each person should decide what to do after consulting people close to them or a lawyer.