I’ve only been active through agencies, but I feel like a surprisingly high percentage of the women I’m offered come from complicated family backgrounds—being raised by a single parent, taking on their parents’ debts, and so on. Do you meet more ordinary women through apps? Sometimes I can’t tell whether their stories are true or just lies to get money, especially when the details don’t add up… Are they trying to deceive me? What do you think?

Maezawa from the President’s Office will answer as well. Thank you for your question. If you only have experience with clubs, you may feel that way, but there are all kinds of people in the world. And one thing or another is always going on. This isn’t limited to clubs, either. Even among coworkers at ordinary companies, some people have complicated circumstances. If you’re interested in apps, I think you should give them a try. If you find apps more enjoyable, then that’s perfectly fine. I think you’ll be happier—and have more fun—if you do what suits you best. That said, women’s circumstances probably won’t be any different on apps, and meeting good women there will require a certain level of experience. I think it’s best to try it for yourself. I’m sure many people have had a difficult time with apps, but there are also people who’ve had good experiences. It varies from person to person. > Sometimes I can’t tell whether their stories are true or just lies to get money, because they don’t always add up. You’re presumably planning to give her an allowance in the first place, so I don’t think the reason really matters. The problem is that you’re asking about the reason to begin with. I recommend simply giving her the allowance and focusing on making the time you spend together enjoyable. Women are also sharing information that includes their personal details, so they may change certain things to some extent. But it’s more likely that they do so to avoid being identified, or because their situation is so tragic that they’ve softened parts of the story. And when you say they’re deceiving you for money… how much are they actually asking for? In general, I think it’s best to meet regularly while offering an allowance that you personally feel comfortable with.

I’m Flag Maker, a column writer. Calling someone a “normal girl” is disrespectful to both sides. Women dealing with various circumstances are still “normal girls,” and even girls who seem “normal” often have their own worries and circumstances. There’s no point in obsessing over whether someone is deceiving you or lying. Pressing the issue may only make them tell even more lies. No one wants to keep piling on lies. If you like her, accept the whole situation and respond accordingly.

I’m in Seattle. The hurdle of going through an interview for a club means the women there tend to be somewhat more serious, or have specific circumstances. With apps, I got the impression that many of the women were college students who signed up casually to kill time—something they started on a whim while taking a break. A lot of them only wanted dinner dates. But it really depends on the person; there are all kinds of people.

I’m Kazu, a male member. I think many women sign up with dating clubs because they’re in a difficult situation and have no choice but to get by on the allowance they receive. They probably make that decision because they can’t rely on their families—or perhaps their complicated family circumstances are why they can’t turn to them. I didn’t think that was inconsistent. I don’t think changing venues will change anything.