I’m a female member. I’ve been registered here for about two years, have been introduced to around 15 people, and currently see about four of them on a monthly arrangement.

I’m Saito, a column writer ♪ I don’t know how much you earn in salary and bonuses, but I think it’s best to view papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) as a bonus for your fleeting youth. Assuming it won’t last 10 or 20 years, you should use the money for self-investment, keep it separate as savings, or spend it on things your coworkers can’t do. Of course, some women end up ruining their lives by spending it in misguided ways. I used to buy watches worth tens of millions of yen, waste money at auctions, and get deeply into art. These days, I don’t even wear a watch anymore, and I pay with an ordinary card rather than a black card—because it earns more points… haha. I’m no different from your average housewife. Ultimately, after experiencing that lifestyle, I recommend not staying there, but moving on to seek what truly matters beyond it.

I’m Joe, a columnist. I think it’s wonderful that you’ve been seeing four people consistently and receiving enough allowance to the point that it’s almost throwing off your sense of money. First of all, please give yourself some credit. And just to avoid any misunderstanding—I’m not being sarcastic. As Rura-san said, you may need to start thinking about how to put that money to good use. Investing in yourself is certainly a good idea. At the same time, it might also be worthwhile to put some of it toward helping others, although that isn’t easy. To give you an example I know of, a woman I used to see had savings in the hundred-million-yen range (laughs—but she didn’t save it all from allowances). She invested so her money could generate more money, and she paid her taxes as well. At the same time, she bought works by young artists she liked, helping support them. You seem to be quite young, so this may not resonate with you yet, but using money for others can also broaden your own perspective. There’s no need to think of anything grand. But please spend about two hours on your day off, somewhere peaceful and relaxing, thinking about what you can do. Just take a chance and try it. Sorry if I sound presumptuous. I should also add that my number-one recommendation is to go traveling.

I’m Roola, a male member of UC and the new salon. Our sense of money can gradually get out of balance if we’re not careful, can’t it? Compared with when I first started, I’m no longer surprised when someone says something like “100,000 yen per meeting.” Lately, I’ve often ended up paying the setup fee and a generous allowance, only for things to end after intimacy once and not continue. So, as a precaution, I generally don’t have an adult relationship (intimate) on the first meeting, regardless of whether her dating type is C or D. Since I started confirming things like whether we enjoy talking and messaging after meeting, and whether we share any hobbies, before moving on to an adult relationship (intimate), it feels like I’ve been able to build calmer, more consistent arrangements. Also, in my case, leaving money sitting as money tends to throw off my sense of its value, so I invest it in things that benefit me—such as paying for qualification courses or joining a training gym. Since you have the money, why not use it for self-improvement as well?

I’m a male member based in Seattle. My attitude toward money has changed since I was younger, too. These days, I don’t just eat cheap food, and I value my health more than my time. You’re still quite young, I assume. How about buying your own home? You may not be able to keep earning forever, so rather than spending everything, I’d like you to aim for something lasting.