Thankfully, I’ve received around a dozen offers since joining and have been going on dates. (Platinum C woman, a little under one year since joining)

I’m Basil, a male member. Maybe he prefers enjoying the everyday rather than seeking something out of the ordinary. Alternatively, if he really has money, he may be testing whether you could have a serious relationship—or how much luxury you expect. If you’re looking for a more extravagant lifestyle, you can simply end the relationship.

I’m Saito, the column writer♪ I think a man’s choice of restaurants and his usual patterns of behavior are a reflection of his everyday life. Being wealthy doesn’t necessarily mean he always goes to Michelin-starred restaurants. In my case, I own several cars, but I mainly drive a Prius. It’s a car that no one dislikes, no matter who they are or the situation. If you drive an expensive car, people can quickly figure out where you are, saying things like, “You were at that bakery in Azabu-Juban, weren’t you?” Celebrities also really dislike cars without back seats. If you have money, strange and unscrupulous people will come after you. Even without flaunting it, banks and investment firms will approach you. Pulling out a titanium card is basically just advertising yourself as an easy mark. If you flaunt your wealth at a dating club, women will assume they can probably get you to pay more. There’s nothing to be gained from it. The man you met is probably wealthy enough to avoid being bothered by those kinds of hassles. It’s simply a matter of sorting people accordingly. I wouldn’t make an offer to someone in the Platinum category, but I recommend changing your dating type to B before male members start complaining. I’ve seen countless female members who received a lot of offers, only for them to suddenly stop completely.

I’m Meg, a female member. We all want to feel those butterflies, right? ☆ Men who can give us that feeling are the best! (↑Just wishful thinking)

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. I also choose the restaurant after meeting her, but even though she’s my favorite—and it’s our first time meeting—shouldn’t I add something extra to her allowance for that? And she’s a Type C, yet we’ve had dinner only twice? Wait… when I think about the allowance, there’s no point in meeting her… What’s going on?? P.S. Personally, expensive restaurants are obviously luxurious and high-quality, so they rarely surprise me and can feel boring. I usually explore the city on my own, looking for places around ¥3,000–¥7,000 that are modern, stylish, tasteful, have a great atmosphere, women will enjoy, and serve exceptionally delicious food. I judge them by the feel and style of the entrance and walk in without reservations, searching for restaurants I’d want to bring a woman to. That way, I’m ready to accommodate any request, no matter what kind of cuisine she wants. It’s honestly moving to think, “Every place looks so delicious!”

I’m Flagmaker, a column writer. I think the man you were seeing most recently either doesn’t actually have that much money, or he does but doesn’t want to spend it on dating. It’s probably one of those two.

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here. If you’ve been on more than a dozen dates, I think you’ve probably gotten a good sense of the kinds of places men generally take women to—and that they’re willing to spend a decent amount of money to win them over. At a dating club, the kind of restaurant a man takes you to is important too, and some women sign up expecting that. That’s precisely one of the differences between a dating club and a dating app. That’s why more and more wonderful women come to Universe Club. Men vary widely, too. Some may join thinking it’s basically a dating app. In those cases, things may turn out the way you described. And I don’t think that’s because they’ve become too accustomed to the club. It’s probably simply that they don’t know the etiquette unique to dating clubs. That said, it isn’t always the man’s fault; sometimes the staff are also responsible. This raises the question of how much staff should intervene with men. If the man already knows what he’s doing, being told by staff might make him think, “I know that already,” or even, “If that’s all you’ve got, you still have a long way to go.” Some men also ask at the time of registration because they genuinely don’t know what to do. In my case, I explain that if they want to increase their chances of things going well after dinner, they need to properly court the woman. That means taking her to a reasonably upscale restaurant—or even somewhere less expensive, as long as it’s the kind of place she would enjoy. (And when I say “upscale,” I don’t mean particularly expensive for a Universe Club member—just somewhere costing around ¥10,000.) However, for some reason, there are staff members who tell men from the outset, “Please don’t take her to an expensive restaurant.” The reasoning is understandable: if the woman cancels at the last minute, the loss is greater. Still, I sometimes wonder whether that’s really the best approach. As a result, we get feedback like: “I didn’t like being taken to an izakaya without a private room.” “I was uncomfortable being taken to a beer garden.” “He took me to a family restaurant.” Come to think of it, someone once asked what to do if a man took her to Sushiro. Most regular male members would probably think, “Why Sushiro for the first date?” But there are a small number of men who take women to cheap restaurants on the first date. Of course, some women may prefer a higher allowance over having money spent on the restaurant. Still, since this is a special opportunity to meet someone, I think it’s perfectly reasonable to take her somewhere appropriate for a dating club at least for the first date.