I have a question related to the feedback from members.

Maezawa from the president’s office will answer as well. > When you say “good reviews,” are you referring to feedback surveys from members? Yes, that’s right. > If the man really enjoyed the date but didn’t submit feedback, does it not count as one? That’s correct. If the man doesn’t submit feedback, it isn’t counted. > Do you ask how the date went after every date? No, we don’t ask after every date. We may ask occasionally, though. > If there are other criteria, please let me know. The following are the guidelines for increasing the rating: 1. Prompt responses to messages from staff If most replies arrive within two hours and are also polite, we raise the rating by one star. 2. Consistently positive feedback If we receive three or more consecutive positive comments praising your manners and responsiveness, we raise the rating by one star. (This only applies if there is no negative feedback serious enough to warrant lowering the rating by one star.) 3. A continued streak of trouble-free dates If you have had five or more dates without being late, canceling, or changing the schedule, we raise the rating by one star. That said, there may be cases where the rating hasn’t increased even though criterion 3 applies. If you’ve had five or more dates and believe you qualify, it may be worth checking with the branch where you registered.

This is Saito♪, the column writer. I get the feeling that the ratings are based on feedback surveys and a bit of communication. The question box contains quite a few stories about tense or unpleasant first meetings, but I believe there are also plenty of wonderful encounters. If that’s the case, women’s ratings would probably fluctuate even more. And if clear criteria were made public, women might unconsciously start planning their time around being evaluated. Men decide whether to make an offer after looking at feedback and other information, so it’s hard for me to say. Still, rather than getting too caught up in your rating, I think it’s best to stay natural. Don’t force yourself into an arrangement or put up with unpleasant experiences.