I have a specific question, so please give me specific advice.

I’m Saito, the columnist♪ Exactly. During your active career, your job probably gave you plenty of opportunities to meet wonderful people. Considering that you could sometimes have a high-income man almost all to yourself for as long as 10 hours, it would be hard to settle for an economy-class kind of man… So I imagine your career pride inevitably remains. (And now that you’re married, I’d say you’re more of a winner than single flight attendants.) Even at drinking parties, younger women tend to come out on top… The same may be true of dating clubs. What’s more, these days, some active flight attendants ignore the rules, take their uniforms with them, and start swaying their hips on the upper floors of hotels. Things have changed considerably since the days when you were proud of being a flight attendant. Lately, the only ones who catch my interest are certain Singapore Airlines flight attendants. They’re at the level of regional representatives in a beauty pageant. If I had to suggest anything: - Target company presidents around your own age very specifically. - Stand out from the other women through conversation at Universe parties. That’s about all I can think of. Having once been a flight attendant may actually be a disadvantage. That said, there are occasionally women who “forget” to return their uniforms, so if a uniform-themed arrangement is on the table, I think that could earn you some extra points.

I’m Flag Maker, a columnist. If your priority is achieving the allowance you want, I think you have two options: receive as many offers as possible, then build a deeper monthly arrangement with a few good men, or see a larger number of people on a pay-per-meeting basis. To get more offers, I believe looking attractive and having positive comments from the staff are the bare minimum. Also, rather than insisting that your pride, allowance, and physical satisfaction are all equally important, try prioritizing what matters most to you. That way, you’ll naturally be able to feel satisfied with the results of your choices.

I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member. I agree with what Mr. Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office said. Everyone has their pride—even someone as broke as me in the world of dating clubs. Even if you used to be a flight attendant, I think you need to recognize your current position and standing. From there, you’ll have to compete with many unseen rivals. At dating clubs, women in their 20s and 30s have youth and looks on their side, making them virtually unbeatable. Since you’d be stepping into that arena alone, it’s obvious that you’d be turned away if you approach it in the usual way. For now, I think it would be best to stay active while working closely with the staff at the branch where you’re registered. You might also need to make your presence known by answering questions or writing columns, like meg does… maybe? Do your best!

This is Joe, the columnist. As Mac pointed out, she certainly does come across as lacking in charm. In particular, Joe doesn’t find repeated phrases like “to some extent,” or words such as “strategy,” “advantageous,” and “practical,” especially cute. And since she isn’t exactly functionally outstanding to begin with, no amount of doping could get Joe sexually interested in a woman who talks that way. Here’s one suggestion: try expressing yourself with more native, old-fashioned Japanese words rather than so many Sino-Japanese terms. So, I took the liberty of translating the questioner’s post into that style: “I’m a woman in my forties, formerly a flight attendant. People tend to think I’m rather stuck-up, and I suppose I feel that way myself because I can’t let go of the past. But truthfully, I’m a Yamato Nadeshiko who longs to get butterflies over a wonderful gentleman. Whenever I go to karaoke, I always sing ‘Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge,’ but nobody understands how I feel. “For personal reasons, I do need an allowance, but more than that, I want to feel my heart flutter—and this is embarrassing to say, but I’d also like to experience sexual satisfaction. I’m married, so there are a few rules regarding the relationship, but I intend to do my best to make sure it’s an enjoyable time for the gentleman as well. Please, Mr. Joe, what should I do?” I apologize for writing something silly under the guise of an answer. I sincerely hope the questioner’s relationship works out well. P.S. To add something a little more sensible, the real risk is still being identified. I don’t really want to say this, but even though it’s a members-only site, posting photos is riskier than you probably think. At the very least, I recommend applying some kind of mosaic blur. If the site ever made it a rule that men had to post their photos too, Joe would cancel his membership immediately.

I’m Kamihikoki, a male member. Since you haven’t mentioned anything particularly noteworthy about your looks—such as being mistaken for Hitomi Kuroki—I’d recommend simply choosing Type C or Type D. At your age, I think men usually claim to be around 15 years younger than they actually are. Also, if they’ve had enough experiences to become that prideful, it’s quite difficult for them to wipe the slate clean and bring a sense of freshness to the relationship. With that in mind, if you remain humble, you might just find a friendly connection.

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here as well. If you still look like you’re in your twenties, I think you’ll be able to get what you want without any particular strategy. If you look your age, though, I think it would be best to give up on something. This may sound harsh, but women who receive a lot of offers are generally between 20 and 35. Outside that age range, offers tend to come only when there’s something especially appealing about you. For example, being a current flight attendant rather than a former one would probably attract quite a few offers. With a former flight attendant, however, it’s hard to say how much of an advantage that would be. In that case, if you were willing to compromise on earning a certain amount—say, ¥200,000 a month—you might still be able to find a certain level of physical satisfaction and excitement. There are men who simply want to spend some relaxed, intimate time together.

I’m Meg, a female member. I’m around the same age, too, but I’m sure you’re tall, beautiful, and intelligent. (I’m jealous!) If you used to be a flight attendant, I imagine you get quite a few offers. When you say you can’t compromise your pride, which part of your pride do you mean? Personally, I think that no matter how old you are, it’s enough to smile sweetly and say “yes.” Also, maybe making it look like you don’t have a strategy is a strategy in itself. (Haha.) P.S. Mack, sorry for beating you to it!