Lately, an allowance of 50,000 yen seems to be the standard in the Q&A section, but I’ve been in the Universe scene for a little over three years and have always gone with 30,000 yen. I’m sure the column writers will scold me and say, “That’s something the two people involved should decide for themselves…” but for someone whose bank balance doesn’t have an extra hundred million yen sitting in it, having the total for one date exceed 100,000 yen is rather difficult.

I’m Meg, a female member. You’re absolutely right. It really is surprising. It’s an amount an ordinary housewife could never imagine. My partner says he’s just an ordinary salaried employee. So lately, I’ve started feeling a little guilty about accepting an allowance from him… (I haven’t told him that, though, lol.) But would you also let me explain why I went all the way to Universe for an interview? One reason is exactly what Mr. Maezawa said: > I wanted to meet men with more financial leeway, rather than the kind of men you find on dating sites. Of course, feeling safe was also a major factor. So, if the gentleman had initially offered me “3,” even I—a woman in her 40s with a small bust—might have felt just a tiny bit disappointed. I’m sorry this answer doesn’t really address what you were hoping to hear, m(_ _)m

I’m Seattle, a male member. If she’s on the curvier side, looks average, looks considerably older, or doesn’t have much technique, then 3 seems like a reasonable amount.

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here as well. > “They should just decide that between themselves…” Exactly. If both people are satisfied and enjoying their time together, it’s not for those around them to criticize. > “I’ve been with Universe for a little over three years, and I’ve always gone with 30,000 yen.” If you’re asking about the amount despite the fact that we’re talking about how it’s fine as long as both parties are happy, then I’ll answer. When you say “30,000,” are you talking about dating sites? If that amount is enough for you, wouldn’t women simply use dating sites instead? There’s no need to go through an interview, they can promote themselves directly, and no one will get angry if they cancel at the last minute. The reason someone would still want to register with Universe, even after going through the trouble of an interview, is probably because they want to meet men who have more financial leeway than the kind of men they find on dating sites. So I really don’t understand why you would boastfully post an amount like that here. If every woman were like you, I think fewer and fewer women would come to register with Universe. How the two of you decide on the allowance is entirely up to you, but I don’t understand why you would brag about that amount. If you’re looking for someone at that price, a dating site seems more suitable. The allowance isn’t everything, but please try not to disappoint the women.