I'm a male member.

I’m Meg, one of the female members. Even though I’m a Type D, a completely transactional relationship just feels… way too lonely… So there are hopeless romantics like me here too… Hmm? Maybe I really did register under the wrong type after all…

I’m Basil, a male member. At first, I tend to place a lot of importance on a pseudo-romantic kind of relationship, but over time it can start to feel like a chore, much like hitting a rut. If she’s your type looks-wise and you’re interested in seeing multiple women, she could be a valuable, convenient friends-with-benefits arrangement. You might want to keep her around for the time being. Mismatches happen all the time, everyone. Experience is what matters. Consider it tuition, and use what you learned to inform your offers going forward.

I’m a male member of the club, “Paper Airplane.” Since everyone is different, it can be efficient to recognize early on when someone isn’t the right match. You can even take it as a positive that you were able to make that judgment quickly… Also, women at these clubs can only meet men if they’re able to keep things somewhat transactional, so they’re probably being honest about their intentions. It may not be a bad idea to accept that side of things as well… From the man’s perspective, men generally want to spend a relaxed time at a hotel, so you could also see it as her taking his desires and feelings into consideration. It might not be a bad idea to spend some time at a hotel with her… After all, if you compare it to a full-course meal, the time at the hotel is the main course. If that’s where you find the greatest satisfaction, it could very well lead to the relationship developing further in the future.

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here. After hearing what happened, I can understand why you feel that women looking for a completely transactional relationship should choose Dating Type D. However, our dating types are meant to indicate how proactive someone is about deciding whether to meet that day, so under the current system, it isn’t possible to determine that based on the type alone. > Would it be possible to list women who want a completely transactional relationship on their profiles, or otherwise make that clear? Please let your registered branch know that you would like this. It would take time to make this a company-wide policy, but if it’s handled at the branch level, the branch manager may decide to start including that information on profiles going forward. That said, I imagine it can be difficult to ask directly whether someone wants a completely transactional relationship. For example, if you ask, “Would you be okay with a completely transactional relationship and just meeting in a private room?” they might answer: “It depends on the person.” or “Sometimes I’d like to have dinner, too.” Even if they genuinely prefer a completely transactional relationship, they may give an answer that leaves room for different possibilities. Still, since we’re professionals at conducting interviews, we need to find a way to address this. > Personally, if someone is going to treat me this way, I’d be better off going to an adult-entertainment venue. I agree with you. Why not try making an offer to a Dating Type B woman next time? Somehow, I get the feeling that a Dating Type B woman may be what you’re looking for.

I’m Rin, a female member. It really comes down to compatibility and each person’s attitude toward the club, so it’s a difficult issue. Still, since men are paying a certain amount to make an offer, I can understand why they’d feel disappointed. I don’t know how many women feel this way, but for those seeking a completely transactional relationship, spending time over a meal may seem like a waste. On the other hand, I get the impression that most men are looking for something like pseudo-romance—the feeling of being needed, hints like “I want to see you,” and so on. To avoid this mismatch as much as possible, perhaps some kind of signal is indeed necessary. Since we’ve been given the opportunity to meet, I’d like both sides to have a comfortable time together. P.S. After reading everyone’s answers, I’ve been nodding vigorously. I’m not looking for a completely transactional relationship, but I do have someone who goes straight to a hotel from our meeting spot. We chat about all kinds of things in the room, have some drinks, and of course enjoy being close—it’s fun. I also have someone who really thinks hard about where to go and what we could do to make me happy. I enjoy spending time with him as well. In the end, if both people feel each other out while being considerate, neither has to focus solely on their own demands, and I think they can have a genuinely enjoyable time together.