Are online dates the norm these days?

Maezawa from the CEO’s office here—I’ll answer this as well. Unlike during the state of emergency, it’s normal to go out now. The government is even offering financial support to people traveling through the Go To campaign. So these days, there are hardly any online dates. Most dates take place in person, so I think you can feel reassured. Also, if the branch staff approves your reverse offer to the “Worried Woman in Her 60s,” we may be able to arrange an email-based date. However, unless you genuinely like something about her answer, it could come across as rude, so I think you’ll need to explain what appealed to you. > Is it possible to hide my profile from all the male members who made offers to me previously? It’s difficult to answer that here, but if you mention it when contacting the branch staff about re-registering—or during your re-registration interview—I believe your concern will turn out to be unfounded.

I’m a lost man in my 60s. Oh, right! There’s also a way called “email dating”… About a month and a half ago, I asked Mr. Maezawa to come up with something that wasn’t “online dating,” but rather “email dating.” Since then, we’ve exchanged messages several times a day without a break. I’ve seen what she looks like in her profile, and I’ve made my own profile public too—but without a photo… It seems she’s enjoying imagining what kind of man I might be. lol But we still haven’t been able to meet… She tells me it’s like an abstinence play… (^◇^;) P.S. Oh… oops. Mr. Maezawa, I didn’t mean to say that you should make me a reverse offer through “email dating.” What I meant was that this format might have become equivalent to online dating, too. (^◇^;) But judging from the responses, perhaps men who want something like this are an endangered species… lol

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. When arranging things online, men can do it anytime and anywhere in their cars, so matching a woman’s schedule is usually easy. For example, if there’s somewhere to park along the way, even 20–30 minutes during the trip is enough, so it’s generally possible unless something comes up that they absolutely can’t get away from. Even if they have a date planned, they can still make time 30 minutes before the meeting. For women, if the location is a karaoke booth, I think it’s possible anywhere—even in rural areas. Karaoke booths now advertise themselves for remote work and online classes, so using them for something other than singing no longer feels particularly unusual. Since this involves meeting someone of the opposite sex, I think avoiding overly special requests will leave a better impression on the staff and make things go more smoothly.

I’m Sakurai from the staff. During the peak of the state of emergency, things were mostly online—to the point that I wondered, “Will online dating become the norm from now on?” But now, demand for in-person dates has come back. If anything, it’s stronger than ever. I really feel every day that everyone had been wanting to go on dates! If you’re in a situation where you’re absolutely unable to meet in person because you’re worried about infection, but can’t do online dates either, it may be a little more challenging. However, you can still participate as long as you manage your health and take precautions against infection during dates, so please don’t worry. Also, online dates don’t have to be from home. A car, a private room at an internet café, karaoke, or anywhere else you can make calls will work. If arranging a location is difficult, please feel free to ask us. If a room is available at your local branch office, we may be able to lend it to you. For information about men you’ve met in the past, please contact your nearest branch. We look forward to your re-registration♪