With the state of emergency likely to be extended, how are you all handling first-meeting dates?

I’m Maezawa from the President’s Office, and I’ll answer as well. Thank you for your question. As Taro has already mentioned, that’s why we also allow escort dates. 【Pickup to Room-Service Date】 ① Pickup The woman will be picked up at a convenient location in the male member’s car or by taxi. The vehicle will be ventilated and the temperature adjusted beforehand to create a comfortable environment. ② Drive to the hotel After meeting and exchanging greetings, enjoy a short drive to the hotel by car or taxi. Please help the woman relax. ③ Arrival Escort her to the room with thoughtful, understated kindness. ④ Room service Enjoy a slow, elegant, and private time over tea or a meal. ⑤ Departure See her safely to a location convenient for her, then part ways. The dreamlike time ends there for today. This plan lasts approximately four hours in total, from pickup to drop-off. Naturally, if a man makes advances toward the woman before the room-service portion and we receive a complaint, he may be forced to leave the club. Until the meal is over, everything proceeds as usual. Even after finishing the meal, if the woman says she wants to go home, he must take her back to the meeting point. This plan truly tests a man’s gentlemanly conduct—but there should only be gentlemen at Universe, so I’m sure it will be fine. Just to be clear, if a woman says she wants to leave and he refuses to let her go, it could become a police matter. If he forces himself on her, it could, at worst, become a case of forced sexual intercourse. The fact that they entered the room does not mean the woman intended anything beyond that. The plan clearly states that the purpose is a meal, and both parties entered the room with that understanding.

I’m in Seattle. We either meet during the day or meet in the late afternoon and part ways at 8 p.m. Since it’s only a matter of shorter hours, I’m not struggling at all like I was last April. My pace hasn’t changed.

I’m Taro, a male member. That’s exactly when you should go for an “escort date,” isn’t it? https://universe-club.jp/event/55749/

I’m Hirahiki, a male member. During a state of emergency—as was the case last April—there’s not much to do or anywhere to go, so this is a time when dates spent together from morning until late at night are especially appreciated. This time, restaurants are still open, so unlike usual, you can enjoy your papa-katsu activities while places are relatively empty. With both the roads and shops quiet, you can get around several times more efficiently than usual. In particular, restaurants are easier to book in the evenings, and you may even be able to get into places that are normally difficult to visit. I feel this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a more private, almost exclusive atmosphere because there are so few customers. Is the questioner in a particularly rural area? If so, traveling by car could allow you to venture to an area more than twice as far as usual, since the roads are quiet right now. Going for a drive over a longer distance would make it feel less like he’s only interested in physical intimacy, and could greatly increase your sense of comfort and trust. Also, even restaurants that aren’t open for dine-in may offer takeout, so how about going for a drive to look for a renowned local restaurant? As for where to eat the takeout, a hotel is probably the only option right now. Since it would happen naturally, you could continue enjoying your time together very smoothly even after the restaurants close.

I’m Kazu, a male member. I have a list in my head of restaurants near train stations, preferably with private rooms. Most women go for Japanese food, meat, or sushi, with Chinese, Italian, and French as slightly more adventurous options, so having those six types covered usually works fine. Maybe it’s just that my usual area hasn’t been completely wiped out yet...