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You should definitely put it to the test at an event. Haha.
But as everyone has pointed out, I do wonder whether it would actually work if the male participants genuinely took part.
What do you think would happen if you held something like a French dinner for Type A members only, with the men splitting the bill?
I’m a little curious to see what it would be like, but… I still don’t think I’d actually go.
Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office will answer as well.
> (1) Are there any plans to create a dating club or membership program for dinner-only dates?
Not at this time, as far as I know.
> (2) What are the requirements for women who want to register under Dating Type A?
The deciding factor is whether we believe they can receive offers, regardless of which dating type they register under.
I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member.
I’m not a representative, staff member, or part of the back office. I’m not the person you were hoping would answer, but since no one has responded yet, I’ll say a little.
(1) Are you planning to create a dating club or membership system focused exclusively on dinner-only dates?
From a business perspective, starting such a venture would require considering supply and demand, profitability, sustainability, working capital, and so on.
At present, there seems to be demand for women who offer dinner only (no intimacy), but I feel there is a shortage of men seeking that kind of arrangement.
To ensure profitability, the business would likely need to use the stronger demand side to cover operating expenses while expanding the weaker supply side.
If you simply reversed the current arrangement at dating clubs, with the men and women switching roles, I think the supply-and-demand issue could be resolved.
The only problem is that women would take over the tasks currently handled by men in papa-katsu—paying the introduction fee and transportation costs, arranging restaurants, and so on. If that point could be worked out, it seems like such a service might be feasible.
(2) What are the requirements for women to register under Dating Type A?
I’ll wait for the back office to answer regarding the requirements for women.
