Ladies, please tell me what you think.

As the Tokyo Unit Manager, Mamiya would also like to weigh in. I think you should let go of your pride about not wanting to be seen as someone’s convenient woman and just enjoy yourself! There are certainly some risks, but being with someone who’s easygoing and doesn’t try to tie you down seems to suit relationships in this day and age. And honestly, papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) can be wonderful: taking the minimum precautions to manage the risks, finding and spending time with someone who fits your needs, without the whole idea of officially getting together or breaking up—just being able to say, “Let’s meet up again somewhere if the timing works out,” even years from now. That sounds lovely to me (*^^*)