What do you make of this lament and resentment: “At the end of the day, we’re just poor women taking home ¥180,000 a month. Even if we become an old man’s sexual outlet, our income only goes up by about ¥40,000 a month”? The stark reality of it left me, as a male member who isn’t popular or wealthy, feeling uncomfortable and somehow apologetic.

I’m Saito, a column writer♪ “Rock bottom…” There are definitely people even worse off than that. That’s what I feel like saying about this case. lol Even if you don’t have much money, you can manage to get by to some extent with a little ingenuity. When I was very poor, a wealthy person once advised me: “Don’t live a life where you never have anything to do with people who are called teachers or professionals.” I still think about what they meant—and the contradiction in it—from time to time. Even when I was poor, I received a lot of help from the people around me. People gave me food, a dentist treated me for free, and a doctor helped me out without charging me. Friends’ families even took me along on trips in their cars. It was a lot of fun, and I learned a great deal. (I feel like I also saw quite a few things that were in a bit of a gray area.) I do think you need to find creative ways to manage, even when you’re poor. And even if you have money, you still need to be resourceful in life. I save my venting and demands for the club karaoke room only. lol

I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member. I believe economic inequality exists in every era and in every society. Many people—thinkers, economists, and politicians—have tried in their own ways to reduce that inequality. However, it rarely goes smoothly, and in some cases, the gap has only grown wider. That seems to be the reality we’re facing. Rather than simply lamenting this situation, I think it challenges thinkers, economists, politicians, and individuals alike to consider what we can do now. In that sense, I agree with the views expressed by 壮絶パパ活紳士 and Mr. Takasaki of the Tokyo branch about what individuals should do. ↓ > I think it shows a pure and compassionate heart to sympathize with people who voice such resentment. However, sympathy alone cannot save anyone. In the end, perhaps the reality of human life is that, no matter how painful things become, we have to find a way forward ourselves. > Perhaps what we should do is convey that reality in a way that encourages people to keep moving forward and do their best. > Depending on how it’s used, it might help someone move up in life and escape their current circumstances! Also, I once asked a woman, “Do you dislike being with me?” She replied, “Some guys my age only want something physical, so I feel more comfortable being with you. I feel like I’m being treated with care.” I answered, “I see. I’m glad to hear that.” Even though money was involved, I felt strangely relieved.