I’m sorry to post this here since it’s more of a request. I’m a female member and would like to attend the parties, but is there any chance that later start times will be offered in the future?

I’m Saito, the column writer ♪ I think it might be best to tell them directly. Depending on the circumstances, it may even be possible to join partway through and still make it in time (or so it seems). Of course, I’m only a member, so I can’t say for sure. If that’s difficult, shall we try requesting a 7:30 p.m. start after gathering six or seven men? (Though I realize that may be asking a lot.)