I can just about manage to play-act being lovey-dovey with men up to around their 40s, but once they’re in their 50s or older, I sometimes worry that my face is visibly cringing. I started wondering if girls who can play-act being lovey-dovey with men in their 50s and older must have daddy issues. What do you think? Is everyone just putting up with it?

I’m Date◎Yume, a male member. For me, it feels a little different from playing at being a lovey-dovey couple（笑） I suppose it’s closer to being a supporter who sees her almost like a daughter or granddaughter（笑） Calling it lovey-dovey would be a bit off! Calling it just fun wouldn’t be quite right either! She’s a cute girl who also does H（笑）

Maezawa from the president’s office here. Thank you for your question. First of all, I think it’s difficult to clearly distinguish men in their 40s from those in their 50s. Men may look different depending on whether they’re being viewed by another man or by a woman. Some men look about 20 years younger than their actual age, while others look about 20 years older. So someone you think is in his 30s may turn out to be in his 50s, and someone you think is in his 50s may actually be in his 30s. Leaving that distinction aside, I assume you’re asking whether it’s difficult to be with men above a certain age. I think that really depends on the woman’s feelings. Even if it would be difficult for you, there are certainly women who don’t mind it at all. And men will probably like women who aren’t concerned about age, so those relationships are likely to last longer. Everyone is different. Even if they’re not attracted to father figures, some people are simply capable of giving affection to anyone.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member who once asked my wife, “You love me, right?” during our morning kiss—and got sent flying with a “That’s one hell of a delusion. Go check yourself into a psychiatric hospital!” That’s the thing about papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan): the girls who are comfortable with that can do it. You don’t have to force yourself. papa-katsu isn’t an obligation, so just enjoy it within your comfort zone. Everyone—men and women alike—has different preferences. P.S. Kaz, Whether at the club or outside it, I enjoy playing lovey-dovey with girls just over 20. The other day, I helped my wife cook, and we made dinner together in the kitchen. I ended up really enjoying the feeling of playing newlyweds… (Does that mean I’ll do it with anyone?! Don’t say it…)

I’m Kazu, a male member. Is everyone just pretending to be in love?