I’ll soon have been a male member for about nine months.

I’m Rin, a female member. Saito-san said it all. If you’re going to ask questions that sound like complaints or express dissatisfaction, you should simply go with someone who caught your eye on Gold.

I’m a male member, “Paper Airplane.” By now, you’re probably starting to get a sense of each staff member’s preferences, right? Like, “This staff member is the opposite of what I’m looking for, so I’ll pass.” Also, when it comes to women, unlike other things, I don’t think you can really make a decision through consultation alone…

I’m Gaku, a male member. Universe is a company focused on making a profit, so even if you’re a black-tier member, they’ll probably handle you fairly routinely if you only make a few offers a year like I do. If you become a member who makes dozens of offers a year, they’ll get to know your preferences and may give you various suggestions. If you’re looking for something closer to a bespoke experience, THE SALON would probably be a better choice.

Maezawa from the Business Planning Office here. > To be honest, is there really any point in asking for recommendations or advice? Whether it’s useful or not depends on the person. For example, did you decide who to date by asking other people for advice? Most people probably fall for someone without consulting anyone first. It’s similar here. Even if you ask someone else, everyone has different tastes, so as long as your preferences differ, it’s difficult for them to find the perfect woman for you. In most cases, you know best whether someone matches your own preferences, so I think it’s best to make an offer to the woman who personally catches your eye. That said, changing the way you ask for advice can make it more useful. For example, if you like women who are simple and well-mannered, you could ask: “Of these candidates, which woman seemed the most down-to-earth and polite?” You might receive a response like: “This woman seemed the most down-to-earth. Her bag, clothes, and shoes were all free of designer brands, and at first glance, she wasn’t particularly stylish. But in a way, that means she might really blossom if a man helped coordinate her outfits. During the interview, she seemed shy and a little unsure about various things, which also gave her a very genuine, down-to-earth quality. At the same time, her bashful smile now and then was really charming.” Or: “This woman was the most well-mannered. The moment she came in, she bowed and neatly lined up her shoes. Her overall demeanor and the way she sat with her back straight were both excellent. She mentioned that her parents were strict, so I imagine that’s where she learned her etiquette and manners.” If you’re not satisfied with simply asking vaguely, “Who do you recommend?”, it may be better to ask about the specific qualities you care about. There may be times when staff didn’t pay attention to those details during the interview. But if you tell them, “Please check for those things next time,” they’ll start making a point of looking for them. > Considering sales, it may be only natural to pay attention to the price per meeting. I don’t think any staff member changes their recommendations based on sales. (If they did that, the men would quickly lose interest.) So I think the recommendations naturally end up that way. If the candidates are one Platinum and one Gold member, it’s only natural to recommend the Platinum woman. Conversely, if the Gold woman is the one being recommended, then the class assignment itself was probably incorrect. > When I joined, I was told that women were assigned to classes based solely on their appearance. Appearance is the main factor, but personality is also taken into account, along with their occupation, body type—including bust size—and relationship type. It shouldn’t be based on appearance alone, although perhaps that particular staff member really does assign classes based only on looks. If so, the women interviewed by that person may be a person to avoid—for example, attractive but unpleasant in personality—which would understandably make you hesitant to make an offer.

I’m Flag Maker, a column writer. If there’s a mismatch between what the client is looking for and the standards staff use when making recommendations, the whole thing may be pointless. I’ve been recommended someone several times, and I’ve also been told that a particular woman couldn’t be recommended. For some reason, though, I find myself wanting to take a chance on the women the staff say they can’t recommend.

I’m Saito, the column writer. Perhaps you could simply say, “I’d recommend Gold,” if you don’t mind?

I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member. > I understand that, from a business perspective, it’s only natural for the club to care about the amount they earn—but they’re in sales, after all（笑） > To be honest, does that mean there’s really no point in asking for recommendations or advice? I do think there’s value in asking for advice. First of all, it’s the staff who actually meet and see these women. You can safely assume they have a good sense of what each person is like. The staff have met many women who have come to the club, so I believe they’re better at judging people than we are. I would mainly ask the staff what the woman is like—especially her personality—and what she’s looking for. After that, trust your own judgment. If she turns out to be “a person to avoid,” I think you just have to reflect on your own lack of discernment.