Is it okay if I’m a smoker?

Universe Tokyo’s Mamiya here. As long as you’re not a heavy smoker, most people don’t mind whether their partner smokes. There’s no problem with being a smoker, but many people probably dislike the smoke around smoking areas. We’d appreciate it if you could keep that in mind when choosing the date location. Personally, I may actually find the smell of e-cigarette users’ breath more difficult to handle.

I’m Maezawa from the president’s office, and I’ll answer this as well. Even among people from a generation when smoking was commonplace, many no longer smoke today. Back then, you could smoke on airplanes, as well as on the Shinkansen and conventional limited express trains. Smoking was the default, so anyone who disliked cigarettes had to specifically choose a non-smoking seat. Otherwise, they had to endure traveling through clouds of smoke, with the view ahead slightly obscured. But things are different now. Non-smoking is the default, and I don’t think there are many airplanes or trains left where smoking is allowed. Papa supporters are from the smoking generation, right? Even so, I feel times have changed. Of course, some people still smoke, but I think many have quit as well. > Is it okay if I’m a smoker? If you’re asking whether you can register, smoking won’t affect the screening process, so it’s fine. However, when it comes to receiving offers, quite a few non-smokers dislike even the smell of someone who smokes, so they often choose not to make offers to smokers. If half the men decided not to make an offer, your chances would effectively be cut in half. That said, if you lie to the club about whether you smoke, complaints may be made to the club later. Providing false information can result in penalties, including a claim for damages or forced removal from the club. So if you smoke, make sure to report it honestly. There is also an option that says, “I can refrain from smoking during the date.” I recommend selecting that option if you can. If you can’t refrain, leave it unchecked and wait for offers from smokers. That way, you can find someone you can date without either of you having to hold back.

I’m Flag Maker, a column writer. I’m a smoker myself, so I’m happy when a woman smokes too. There’s one woman who brings a hand-rolled cigarette kit on our dates, and we make and smoke them together. There’s something really nice about the whole process—it almost feels like we’re doing something a little naughty together. Another thing I like is when a woman who normally can’t smoke at home takes advantage of the fact that I’m a smoker and only smokes when she’s with me. That’s nice too. That said, I never smoke in front of nonsmoking women, so there are some women who don’t even know I smoke. 【Conclusion】 Quite a few men dislike women who smoke. So it’s probably safest to say that you don’t smoke. Even if the man you’re seeing is a smoker, it’s better to choose the right moment and say, “Actually, I smoke too… Would it be okay if I had one?” It’s strange, but there’s also a certain number of smokers who dislike women who smoke.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male club member. I’ve always lived a serious, straight-laced life, so I’ve never smoked a cigarette. I’ve never had an affair either… (Just kidding…) Whenever I suddenly catch a whiff of cigarette smoke—like right after walking out of a convenience store—I find myself holding my breath for a moment, even if the smoker is somewhere in the distance and out of sight. Then I look around thinking, “Wait, there’s no one here,” only to find someone smoking after I turn the corner. If a smoker appears in front of me on the street, I hold my breath and wait until they’re about 20 meters ahead. And yet, for some reason, one of the women from the club vapes. It still seems better than cigarette smoke, though. Little by little, she’s become less hesitant and started vaping more often—and that burnt smell is starting to grow on me…

I’m Marika, a female member. None of the men I’ve met through the club have been smokers, have they? Well, there is one man who smokes cigars. That got me wondering what the actual numbers look like, so I searched through the men’s profiles (I had too much time on my hands—or, more accurately, I was avoiding work). Number of men with public profiles, with all smoking preferences selected: 10 profiles per page × 66 pages = 660 men (The last page may not be full, but roughly speaking.) Of those, 36 pages—360 men—don’t care whether women smoke. Among them, 24 pages—240 men—are nonsmokers themselves. The remaining 12 pages—120 men—smoke themselves but don’t mind if women smoke. There were only five mysterious men who smoke but want a nonsmoking woman. That kind of annoyed me, lol. If I shouldn’t have posted this publicly, Mr. Maezawa, please delete it.

I’m Kazu, a male member. It depends on the person, but I think more people have been quitting lately. That said, smokers will probably receive fewer offers than nonsmokers. There’s a section on your profile where you indicate whether you smoke. If a lie is discovered, the staff will likely view you much more critically, so it’s best to be honest.

I’m Gaku, a male member. I think it really depends on the person. I don’t smoke myself, so I prefer someone who doesn’t smoke either. But if the papa (male supporter) is a smoker, I don’t think I’d mind.