I’m a male member, and I have a question about dining.

I’ll answer as Maezawa from the president’s office. Women who are dieting often don’t really want to eat much, so something a man does to make a woman happy may not actually be that appealing to her. That’s the tricky part. Of course, women understand how men feel, so some will even take supplements that make it harder for their bodies to absorb food just to join them for a meal… With that in mind, she probably has certain foods that won’t affect her diet too much, so it might be best to ask what she can eat. Asking her about everything could make it seem like the man isn’t taking the lead, which may not be ideal. But if you can ask about it smoothly, that might be the smartest approach.

I’m Joe, a male member. These days, I’ve become a bit of a player, but my main thing is going out for meals with glamorous, beautiful women. Once we’re tipsy and feeling good, I sometimes feel that’s “as good as getting it on,” so there’s no need to take things any further. Of course, I do get scolded sometimes, but since I generally pay what I owe, they’ll often let me pat them on the head. That said, depending on how much we drink, once the bill for dinner alone goes over ¥30,000 per person, the price starts to bother me more than the food, and I can’t enjoy the meal. So, regrettably—or perhaps not—I choose restaurants where it stays under ¥30,000 per person. I hear the questioner currently enjoys daytime drinking. I love daytime drinking too. During a secret rendezvous somewhere in Kyushu, we had our regular bar open just for us during the day and enjoyed a real bacchanal. Though, in reality, we all just played Old Maid. It gets surprisingly exciting—give it a try, haha. Oh, and I also recommend Pop-Up Pirate!

I’m Kamihikoki, a male member who’s such a pathetic, penny-pinching commoner that I haven’t been able to splurge on Shine Muscat grapes, Kyoho grapes, or peaches even once this summer. It sounds like you prefer places with a pleasant atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal and have a few drinks. Around the main entertainment districts—or just a little farther out—you’ll find all kinds of places: Japanese restaurants, Western-style restaurants, sushi bars, Italian restaurants, yakitori spots, and more. There are also plenty of modern, stylish restaurants that women with good taste would enjoy. With wine, sparkling wine, sake, shochu, cocktails, chūhai, and so on, there’s usually a wide selection. Choosing what to drink can be fun for her, and the drinks can gradually put her in a pleasant, slightly tipsy mood. At places like that, you can order a few à la carte dishes at a time, making it easier to adjust to her preferences, whether she’s watching her weight, not feeling well, or simply not very hungry. There are probably also a few reasonably priced bars nearby where you can have wine or other drinks. Even if you only stop by briefly after dinner, it can really lift the mood. Even one or two drinks should help create a more romantic atmosphere. There are plenty of relaxed, date-friendly restaurants about four or five minutes—or around ten minutes—from the main entertainment district. You could walk around the area beforehand and choose a place based on its exterior, or simply go with her and look for somewhere on the spot. You’ll probably find a decent place either way. As for memorable meals, once you’ve grown closer, it can be surprisingly nice to buy some deli dishes, snacks, and drinks at a convenience store, heat them up in the microwave at a love hotel, and enjoy them together. Even lining up together to buy McDonald’s can make for a pretty good memory.

I’m Kazu, a male member. The woman I see regularly and I often just lounge around together in the room, so we order room service at the hotel quite a lot. It tastes decent, and it’s convenient because we can eat whenever we start getting hungry while lounging around. There’s no server hovering around, we can each order as much as we want, and it’s comfortable being alone together where we can even behave a little badly.

I’m Marika, a female member. I’m currently following a temporary dietary restriction, so choosing where to go on dates can be difficult. Set-course meals are pretty tough for me—I can’t help but eat more than I should. I really appreciate neat, upscale izakayas or kappo restaurants serving Japanese cuisine where you can order individual dishes and adjust the amount easily. While dieting, I choose from the menu with the mindset of having just a little of something delicious.

I’m a male member named Basil. > I’ve been wondering how differently women view dining. Do the respondents here have any preferences when it comes to meals? For example, formal places can be tiring, casual places can kill the mood, course meals can leave you overly full and uncomfortable, and having to look through the menu and order every little thing can be a hassle. It’s really just as you said—every woman has different preferences when it comes to dining. I’ve noticed the same thing as you. In my case, when a woman has strong preferences about food, I ask what she would like or make suggestions when we arrange our next meeting. On the other hand, with women who aren’t particular, I go with whatever I’m in the mood for—sometimes booking a restaurant I want to visit, and other times just deciding spontaneously on the day. Lately, I’ve also been using room service quite often. We place the order, take a shower, and the food arrives right around then. Especially with women I’ve been seeing for a while, it saves time for both of us.