I’m a female member, and I have a question about small gifts when meeting someone.

I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member. It’s always nice to receive a small gift—it shows that the other person has been thoughtful. I don’t say anything at first, but whenever I’m given something, I mention that if they ever have the chance, I’d appreciate some sweets. I ask that gifts be something the two of us can finish eating during the date.

I’m Basil, a male member. Questions 1 and 2: I often receive sweets and other treats as souvenirs from trips. I appreciate the thought, but in my case, I generally don’t need sweets. I don’t eat many sweet things, and when I receive them during a weekend date, it’s difficult to take them home. I can’t bring myself to throw food away, so I end up coming up with various excuses or putting them in a station locker and taking them to work the next day. It’s a happy problem, but still a problem… This applies to gifts in general, not just sweets: if the person has a family, please be considerate when giving them something. Question 3: Probably the time she treated me to a meal instead. Question 4: If you’re giving something to a single man, you don’t have to worry about his family finding out, so a tie or a tasteful, practical accessory would be nice. Whenever I use something from a favorite person, it unexpectedly warms my heart.

I’m a BB7 male member. It’s wonderful that a woman like you would think about giving something back, even in a small way. ② Rather than giving a gift at the first meeting, I’ve had women give me souvenirs from trips or occasionally homemade sweets once we’d gotten more comfortable with each other after a few meetings. A gift at the first meeting can feel a little formal, so it might be better to wait until the second meeting or later. It felt like a heartfelt gesture of hospitality and thanks, which made me happy.

I’m Seattle, a male member. ① The answer is from a female member. ② I usually don’t need souvenirs. I feel bad if someone spends even a little money on me. Something inexpensive and small, like a birthday gift or a cheap souvenir from a trip, is perfectly fine. Anything is fine, even sweets. It’s the thought that counts. I’d be happier hearing or seeing her say or show that she really loves me as her papa (a male supporter). I saw this in Mac’s answer, but apparently a gift consisting of a photo of her lower body with a risqué message and words expressing affection written on her body would be the most嬉しい. I thought that would definitely make me happiest too. But if you don’t have the courage to go that far, something ordinary is perfectly fine. ③ The gift that made me happiest was on my birthday. She suggested it herself and dressed up as a maid for the entire day, saying, “Yes, Master.” She was a married woman who looked like Ayako Katō. She’s usually tsundere, but that day she spoke in a sweet, affectionate voice and did whatever I asked. ④ I’m single myself now, so I’m not sure what would make me happiest. Maybe going with me to a happening bar, which she normally wouldn’t do, or giving me a massage—that might be nice. More than receiving an actual gift, I’d be happy if she showed me that she has feelings for me, even if she’s only acting.