In Romane’s answer, she said, “When I’m thinking about what to give him as a present, I suddenly feel overwhelmed by how incredibly dear he is.” Does that mean she has romantic feelings for her papa (a male supporter)?

I’m Basil, a male member. From a man’s perspective, you can generally tell to some extent. Or rather, setting aside whether comparing it to a job is appropriate, I approach papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) assuming that, deep down, most women don’t have romantic feelings involved. The problem is when the attitude you described becomes too obvious. If she’s new to this, I may find it endearing that she’s trying hard and doing her best. But most of the time, I take a strongly duty-driven attitude negatively, thinking she’ll probably expect a lot from me in return. Girls who act as though they deserve the allowance simply because they’re spending time with me, or who treat it exactly like a job—saying things like, “I did XX today, so I should get more than usual”—are out of the question. I prefer people who can be themselves, so things usually don’t last long with someone whose attitude makes it obvious she’s forcing herself. I think most men understand how female members really feel. Rather than trying too hard to make a better impression at each pay-per-meeting or worrying about whether you’re worth the amount you receive, wouldn’t it be better to relax and enjoy yourself? You may be able to show more of your natural self, which could actually lead things in a better direction.

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here as well. > Can men tell when someone is putting on an act like that? If she has truly mastered it, I don’t think a man would be able to tell. If she’s that skilled, he shouldn’t be able to distinguish anything while they’re together. The problem is when she hasn’t quite mastered it. For example, if he tries to hold her hand and she hesitates for a moment, or briefly seems reluctant before agreeing, that split second can show through. In those cases, the man may notice. If she’s only thinking, “I wonder if I provided enough value for the allowance,” there’s a good chance he can see through it. Unless she can get to the point of thinking, “I wonder if I provided more value than the allowance,” it’s probably best to assume he’s noticed.