Can the President’s Office’s statement that male members who struggle to come up with “3 per meeting” are “not suited” to dating clubs be taken as the club suggesting the going rate?

I’m Saito, a columnist♪ I’d probably see it as a leading question and read too much into it. lol Since this is a free-form relationship, I change my approach too, just like Rura. If I don’t want another man to take her away, there are times I’ll offer extra. But if I feel she’s no longer worth it, it’s better for both of us to end the relationship rather than lower the allowance.

I’m Rura, a male member of UC and a member of the new salon. When starting out with a dating club or papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), many men and women probably do some research online first. I think all the information circulating online naturally creates something like a “going rate.” However, these relationships are entirely personal arrangements between the individuals involved, so there’s no need to follow the going rate. What matters is discussing the terms and agreeing on an amount that both sides are comfortable with. That said, since trust hasn’t been established when you’ve only just met, I think it’s safest to offer a pay-per-meeting allowance in line with the going rate. For the first meeting and the next two or three meetings, I also suggest a pay-per-meeting arrangement based on the going rate. After that, once we’ve gotten to know each other better, I ask in detail what they’re hoping to be supported for, how much they need, and over what period of time, then transition to a monthly arrangement.

Maezawa from the President’s Office here. There is no official answer from the club in the anonymous question box. It’s simply a place where individuals share their own opinions—even if they may be mistaken. Since we’re now required to include our department names, this may cause some confusion, but this is “Maezawa’s” personal opinion and has nothing to do with the department. I imagine the requirement to state a department name came about because some man somewhere said we should at least identify our department, but that’s just speculation with no basis whatsoever. I said that dating clubs were “not for you” because you described them as difficult. There’s no need to force yourself to participate as a member if it’s difficult. I think you’d be better off enjoying yourself somewhere that isn’t so challenging. If you’re the kind of man who believes that hardship is the essence of life, then perhaps I was being a little too harsh. In that case, I hope you’ll choose an even more difficult path. There may be a going rate for each individual, but I think an overall “going rate” is nothing more than an illusion. No two people are the same, so why try to make things the same as they are for everyone else? I hope you’ll think about that, discuss things properly with your partner, and build a good relationship.

I’m a male member in Seattle. If you can afford it, you’re eligible to become a member. Allowances can range from 10,000 yen to unlimited, depending on the person, so there’s really no set going rate. I hope you both find terms you’re comfortable with. I have another date today. I’m grateful to Universe Club for giving me the opportunity to meet people.