I understand that transportation costs are part of the rules, so of course I’ll provide them. But if I go on three or more dinner dates with someone in Category B, I start wondering, “What kind of princess does she think she is?” At first, I saw it as an investment toward an adult relationship, but having to treat her every time and give her transportation money on top of that makes me feel this way. In other words, do women generally think they’re entitled to receive an allowance just for dinner, no matter how many dates they’ve been on?

This is Saito, your columnist♪ “Going out of your way for someone” may sound like it takes effort, but escorting a woman should come naturally—it’s not something you consciously force yourself to do. If you do have to think about it, though, it may be more interesting to view it as an opportunity to learn and gain experience. Are you saying that unless you can get something enjoyable or educational from a woman besides sex, even having a meal together feels like a chore? In conclusion, let’s do our best to learn how to spot women like that after just one meal.

Maezawa from the CEO’s Office here. > There seem to be a lot of people saying that men are naturally expected to be considerate and go out of their way for women. Hmm… That seems only natural to me, though—isn’t it? If you’re thinking of women you meet normally and women from a dating club as two separate categories, I don’t think that’s quite right. Quite ordinary women register with these clubs. Since they’re ordinary women, the basic approach to interacting with them and winning them over should be the same as usual. Of course, there are exceptions. You could take the approach of someone like Don Juan of Kishu: make a substantial financial investment and treat it as an important first impression. In other words, rely on money above all else. Don Juan never seemed to hesitate or feel inferior about using his wealth to attract women. That approach can work too, I suppose. A man who gives a woman ¥300,000 per meeting certainly makes you think he’s in a league of his own. (Apparently, he even put ¥10,000 inside the business cards he handed to women—that’s quite something.) I also find it appealing that, despite relying on his financial power, he maintained a humble attitude. Apparently, Don Juan made a point of never hurting the other person’s pride. Even when he aggressively pursued female nurses at hospitals, he wouldn’t take advantage of the situation by touching them inappropriately. With girls he met at dating cafés, he would simply listen to their stories, slip them some cash, and send them on their way. He didn’t lecture women, either. So, even if you can’t compete with him financially, I think it’s good to approach things with that kind of mindset.

I’m a male member based in Seattle. I believe it’s only natural for men to treat women well. However, if things don’t work out after meeting a second time, it’s best to move on early. And be sure to give the management team feedback about the misleading dating type. If she turns down a second meeting after just the first one, let it go—it’s probably on us, haha. That isn’t a scam.