I’m a Type C female member.

Why not bring it up yourself as soon as you sit down, before even looking at the menu? I don’t think there’s any rule saying the man has to bring it up first. If you’re not willing to accommodate what the man wants, why not just end the date there? It would inconvenience the restaurant and be rude to the man, so normally I’d never do such a thing—but someone with an unreasonable mindset like yours could probably do it without worrying about that. Give it a try. —Marika

Maezawa from Shacho-shitsu will answer this one as well. Thank you for your question. Some male members also want to know how much allowance women are looking for. I imagine they’re probably thinking along the same lines as you. But doesn’t that just mean meeting up and having sex? If that’s what you enjoy, I don’t think there’s any need to use a dating club. At a sex-service establishment, the price is probably set upfront—something like, “You’re this much.” You could avoid unnecessary meals and simply be intimate and get paid. That said, I think many people who use dating clubs genuinely enjoy the conversations over meals and the dates themselves. They may want intimacy too, but if it’s only about that, you might as well go somewhere else, right? There are all kinds of people, so while some men may share your opinion and prefer things that way, it could be a valid perspective… maybe.

Seattle. My interpretation is this: women who receive a lot of offers will probably respond according to the amount offered. “Do you really think a beauty like me would accept five? You idiot. Is that a Yukimi Daifuku sitting on top of your nose? And is the space above it stuffed with miso from stewed udon?” Isn’t that what it means? Sorry if I’m mistaken. Men don’t know whether a particular woman receives many offers. This isn’t a hostess club, so I can understand wanting to talk with her first and then decide—possibly adjusting the amount—based on her personality. It sounds like the Mac-san approach suits you perfectly in terms of the time commitment. There are people around the world who struggle to afford food, so why not think of it as customer-service training (a part-time job) and accept transportation money? Papua-san, your increasingly intelligent command of the Japanese language is wonderful.

I’m Hikōki, a male member. > When a man offers a low allowance (30,000–50,000 yen) and his expectations don’t align with the woman’s, without any intention of compromising— Some men are like that, while others are willing to compromise. The same goes for women: some are willing to meet halfway, while others aren’t. In my experience, women who are willing to compromise tend not to be reluctant about intimacy, and there’s a higher chance of good compatibility. Those who aren’t willing to compromise tend to be more reserved, and in most cases, the chemistry ends up feeling unsatisfying. As you gain experience, you gradually come to realize that compromising isn’t worth it. I certainly understand where you’re coming from. However, if you neglect something essential to maintaining a good relationship—such as seeing whether you click through conversations over dinner—it may actually be counterproductive and take you further from the kind of relationship you want.

I’m Date◎Yume, a male member. This is a dating club, after all, and both men and women are here looking to date. So even if a woman has her own preferences, I think it’s best to be flexible and accommodate the man as well. The first meal is also part of the club’s rules, so I believe you should simply enjoy having dinner together. Even if a man feels that things may not work out, he may still invite you out of courtesy, taking various circumstances into consideration. I’d appreciate it if you could keep that in mind as well.

I’m Kazu, a male member who offers a low allowance. I assume respectable women don’t choose their partners based solely on the amount of the allowance, so I think some time is necessary. If the relationship is decided purely by the allowance amount, that’s prostitution. If you want to pay for a prostitute, you’d be better off going to a brothel—it’s less wasteful. Honestly, for the same price as the setting fee for a problematic woman, you could go to a high-end soapland where a woman who’s probably prettier than most problematic women would attend to you for two full hours, without a condom and giving it her all. What exactly does “Women who receive a lot of offers will probably provide a level of service that matches the amount” mean? Does an allowance of 100 mean basic services, with options such as immediate oral sex, anal, no condom, or filming without showing the face? That sounds very much like a brothel. Or does an allowance of 100 mean one minute of oral sex, with one extra minute for every additional 10 in allowance? That’s even more detailed than a brothel. Come to think of it, I don’t know which dating club it is, but apparently there are some where women can list their desired allowance in their profile. At one of those clubs, you wouldn’t have to receive offers from or have dinner with male members who offer a low allowance. Alternatively, I didn’t know this, but apparently there are high-end delivery services where you have dinner with the woman. It sounds like the compensation is decided before you even meet. Why not apply for an interview with a high-end delivery service? That might allow you to get exactly what you’re looking for. I don’t believe dating clubs are matchmaking services for prostitutes and men. I just thought of something good! Why not write in the women’s comments section of your profile: “I feel that dining with someone whose desired allowance doesn’t match mine would be a waste of time. Could you please tell me at the meeting place, as soon as possible, the lowest amount you absolutely cannot compromise on? I would like to dine only with someone whose desired allowance matches mine, so please don’t make a restaurant reservation.” That way, within the rules of Universe Club, you may be able to avoid dining with men whose desired allowance doesn’t match yours. To follow the rules, don’t forget to leave four hours free when accepting an offer.