How much allowance should I give a woman who works at a sex-industry establishment charging ¥105,000 for 240 minutes (four hours) so that she feels it’s better than going to the establishment? She’s a platinum-level girl, but I’m always unsure how much to give her. How much would you give?

This is Saito, the column writer♪. It may look like a math problem, but things don’t actually work that way. With an escort service, you’re protected—that’s why you pay an agency fee. If you meet directly, you have to protect yourself, and the risks increase. Your travel expenses are incurred solely for that person, you lose the opportunity to earn elsewhere, and it becomes harder to fill your schedule with back-to-back bookings. You should consider ¥105,000 plus a little extra to be the normal amount to pay. Of course, an unpopular woman might say, “You don’t need to pay that much,” while a popular woman might say, “That’s not worth my time.” Why not gauge the atmosphere and negotiate in person? P.S. Kamikōki’s line, “Whenever I’ve spent a large amount of money, I’ve only ever experienced failure,” is a classic. LOL

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here as well. > How much should I give a woman as an allowance for her to feel that it’s better than going to a club? That depends on her way of thinking, so I imagine you—the person who knows her best because you’ve talked with her extensively—would have a better idea of what amount would make her feel that way. I also get the impression that some women, if they like your personality, won’t compare it with what they could earn at a club. However, if we’re looking at the amount alone, I think she would want at least the same amount. Assuming the man pays ¥105,000 for 240 minutes (four hours): A popular woman with no waiting time who works eight hours would earn ¥210,000 over eight hours. If she takes home 60%, that would be ¥126,000. So even if you only spend four hours with her, she presumably wouldn’t see any other men that day. In that case, paying for a full day would be more advantageous for her, so ¥126,000 seems about equivalent. If you want to make the arrangement more favorable to yourself, I feel you would need to offer more than that.

I’m a male member who goes by Paper Airplane. Like the person asking this question, men are foolish creatures and can get hooked. There are cases where it works and cases where it fails. I think it’s nearly impossible to make someone feel that being with you is better than going to a commercial establishment just by offering money. For example, if she wants to learn about investing or real estate, there are cases where she’ll want to meet frequently even for free. Money alone won’t win her over. Also, the more often you meet, the harder it becomes, so it’s essential to earn her special trust either in one shot or within just a few meetings. In such cases, you may become lifelong friends—or friends with benefits. Of course, where you met will remain a lifelong secret from her husband and everyone around her. If she’s troubled by her work in the adult entertainment industry, there are cases where she may actually quit. However, if the conversation turns to sob stories or debts, I strongly recommend getting away quickly. Whenever I’ve spent a large amount of money, I’ve only experienced failure.

I’m Seattle, a male member. If she works a shift and sees clients for about four hours, with eight hours tied up overall, she probably takes home around ¥50,000 a day. Wouldn’t ¥50,000 be reasonable?