I previously registered with this club, but I had a hard time choosing my preferred relationship type.

I’m Fullerene, a male member! If you get another chance to have your photos taken, you should have a thorough discussion with the staff. From the staff comments visible to male members, they write things like: “She might be okay with a C, but I was worried, so I went with B.” “Based on staff member OO’s impression, I think she’s more of a C-leaning B.” “She seemed like a solid B.” They include all kinds of impressions they picked up from talking with the woman. At the very least, I read those comments and use them as a reference when deciding whether to make an offer or when meeting her, making small adjustments based on what I think: “Oh, maybe she’s prepared for about XX%.” Sometimes I get it wrong, but that’s my fault（笑 If you’re unsure, it’s better to choose the more conservative option. You can always change it later. On the other hand, if you’re in a hurry, it might be better to choose the more proactive option from the start. Sorry for getting off track since you’ve already registered.

Akai from the Tokyo branch of Universe Club here as well. Thank you for reaching out. Everyone interprets the dating types differently, but broadly speaking: A Type: Dinner only (no intimacy). B Type: Dinner only for the first meeting, with the possibility of developing into an adult relationship (intimate) from the second meeting onward. C Type: An adult relationship (intimate) may be possible from the first day. (The emphasis is on chemistry and feelings.) D Type: An adult relationship (intimate) may be possible from the first day. (The idea is that things may progress if the terms work—this type is more proactive than C Type.) That’s roughly how they work. Some staff explain them using figures like 50% or 90% during the interview, but the purpose is simply to help women clearly understand what an adult relationship (intimate) might involve. So I don’t think you need to focus too much on those numbers. You might be a B Type but decide to move forward from the first day because you like the person, or you might be a C Type but decline an invitation because you don’t click. It’s more about how you feel than about the numbers, so feel free to choose whichever type feels right for you! That said, please be fully aware of how men may act depending on your type. C Type → “If she’s open to things progressing from the first day, I’ll ask her!” D Type → “I’ll proactively ask her from the first day!” Since the two types above are presented as allowing the possibility of things progressing from the first day, you’ll probably receive invitations more often. If that aspect doesn’t feel like a good fit for you, even slightly, you may want to reconsider your type. In reality, many women struggle with choosing their dating type... Since it may affect your future activities, why not take your time and think it over carefully?

When an A-type woman tells me, “You’re wonderful,” I can’t help wondering, “...Really??” I’m Paper Plane, a male member. For the most part, I think it’s probably just as the questioner suspects. From the man’s perspective, I feel it reflects not only how easy it is to turn someone down, but also the priority placed on the allowance and the level of commitment involved. If the allowance is the priority, that would be C-type. So, unless something comes up, men also feel obligated to move on to the next stage—the one involving an allowance—on the very same day. With C-type, once you’ve met, even if you think, “Maybe this was a mistake...” because she looked different from her photos or videos, you’re still expected to go to a hotel and give her the allowance. The man can’t really back out either. That’s why, although either person can technically say no, I think it’s even harder for the woman to turn it down. With B-type, on the other hand, both the woman and the man can take comfort in knowing they don’t have to meet a second time—or go to a hotel—and can simply see whether they click. Of course, men also want to continue seeing someone they genuinely enjoy spending time with and who makes being together feel wonderful.

I’m Maezawa from Shacho-shitsu, and I’ll answer this as well. Thank you for your question. The types only indicate the woman’s feelings—how proactive she is—so if you meet her and she turns out to be your type, it’s perfectly fine for her to become more proactive all of a sudden. Apparently, some staff members haven’t been explaining the percentages, so I checked the manual and updated my explanation to match it. (Laughs) Here’s an excerpt from the manual used when explaining things to male members: -------------- A: No matter how many times you meet, it will be dinner only (no intimacy). It will absolutely never develop into an adult relationship (intimate). B: The first meeting will be dinner only. After meeting a few times, there is a possibility that it may develop into a relationship. C: Depending on how you both feel, she may be open to an adult relationship (intimate) from the first meeting. However, there is still a good chance she may decline. It’s 50/50. D: She generally won’t decline unless something seriously puts her off. She’s proactive—but that doesn’t mean she never says no. Some women will still decline. E: Since she prioritizes the chance to meet someone, she does not ask for transportation expenses for dinner dates. -------------- Unlike in the past, it seems to have changed from simply “50%” to “50/50.” Also, the percentage notation for Type D has been removed. I seem to remember it previously being listed as 80% or 90%. And even with Type D, both men and women have the right to decline. So if she really feels that a particular man is not for her, she can say no. Men are told that it’s 50/50, so women should presumably be given the same explanation. However, it seems that women aren’t being told the percentages. It appears that older staff members like me are still explaining it the old way, while newer staff members who joined recently aren’t mentioning it. > If I register as Type C, is it okay to decline half the time? Yes, that’s fine. However, for some reason, men tend to be very confident. They have confidence without any real basis. (Laughs) So when they hear “50%,” most men think, “What do you mean, 50%? For me, it’s 100%.” As a result, even if you politely turn someone down because you were told it was okay to decline, there are apparently cases where the man keeps asking persistently. Some women also say it’s difficult because he keeps pressing them for a reason. Men also assume that they’ll be fine, so it can be hard for them to accept the fact that they’ve been rejected. And because they thought things would work out, many of them go into the first meeting expecting something to happen that day. That’s why, when you’re dealing with someone you don’t like, an important consideration is whether you’re confident that you can clearly turn them down.

I’m Kazu, a male member. Men are told that for Type C, “If you hit it off from the very first meeting, the relationship may develop further.” Apparently, women are told it’s a 50% chance. So it should be perfectly fine to turn down an adult relationship (intimate) with about half of the men. In fact, the Type C woman I met yesterday said she often declines to move forward with the relationship. The explanation given to men regarding Type B is, “If you hit it off on the second date or later, the relationship may develop further.” It doesn’t say that you can’t ask on the first date, but I think gentlemanly men read the situation and decide whether to ask on the first date. Also, when explaining the allowance for tea or meals with a Type B woman on the second date or later, some men probably also explain the allowance if the relationship progresses to an adult relationship (intimate). I believe the “90% progress further” figure was probably part of the explanation given to Type D women.