I’m usually an answerer, but I’d like to post this as a question.

I’m Saito, a columnist♪ Hello, Rura. I’m glad to hear your salon is doing well. I think what you once saw as a miracle match may also be something you feel because you’re comparing her with other women. It’s not an obligation or anything, and if you have enough money to spare, I think it would be best to leave things on hold while occasionally checking in on that “miracle match.” I keep paying unnecessary annual membership fees to four dating clubs, but I browse them the way I look through Yahoo! News. Of course, even when I’m not actively looking, I still meet a wonderful woman about once a year. Sadly, though, no matter how wonderful a woman is, youth doesn’t last forever. Watching that change is a learning experience too. As you said, once you find a “miracle setup,” no matter how attractive another woman may be, you realize that the woman you’re seeing is far superior—and you become much more resistant to temptation. When I see the Minato Ward girls wandering around the 45th floor of the Ritz, I can’t help but smile and think, “Good luck!”

I’m BB7, a male member in my late 40s. Once you meet someone you could genuinely call a “miracle match,” you can’t help comparing everyone else to her. Even if you continue seeing other women, I think it starts to feel boring. Even without realizing it, perhaps you begin to feel that something is missing deep down. Since it was a miracle, I imagine finding a “miracle match, Part 2” won’t be easy. I also understand what people mean when they say that the most enjoyable part is actually the period when you’re working hard—getting in shape and improving your communication skills—and that once it becomes easy to get involved with women, things can become boring instead. As you spend more time in the club, your eye for women becomes more discerning, and even a beautiful woman won’t necessarily make your heart flutter anymore. Maybe that’s simply the fate of men in the club… For now, I think it may be best to cherish your relationship with your “miracle match” and, if you continue using the dating club, not expect to find someone you’ll want to see regularly or enter into a monthly arrangement with. As Souzetsu-san suggested, perhaps you could keep things relaxed and use it as a way to unwind, enjoying pay-per-meeting dates from time to time. Taking a break once and resetting may not be a bad idea either. Then, if you feel like starting again after some time has passed, you can give it another try. P.S. I’ve written all this rather presumptuously, but I’m actually in a similar state of mind to Rura-sama. In my case, it’s not because I had a miracle encounter. I’ve simply grown somewhat tired of the activity itself, and the woman I dated before joining the club was my “miracle encounter.” The reason is that no one has appeared who surpasses—or even matches—her. For now, I’m half resigned and half hopeful, continuing at a relaxed pace. I hope this helps.

I’m Date◎Yume, a male member. Ms. Rula, I have to say, I envy your situation. Perhaps what you’re looking for in a dating partner has changed? This is certainly something to think carefully about. ① Should you focus solely on what you want from the salon? ② Or should you go looking for what comes next after the salon…? Best of luck. Embarrassingly, I’ve never reached that state of mind myself. I still need to get better at judging women. Thank you.

I’m a male member from Seattle. I suppose it comes down to either cherishing one person in a monthly arrangement and building a deeper connection, or seeking out lots of new encounters. You only live once, so I’d rather have a variety of experiences than just drift along. I’ll keep doing my best too.