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Maezawa from the CEO’s Office here. Thank you for your question. Why did you specifically want an answer from a female member? Were you hoping to hear what she actually did in that situation? If you felt that a man’s opinion wouldn’t be reliable, that’s unfortunate. Speaking as a man, there’s a good chance he thought he had put in the usual amount but accidentally gave you less. I think it would be better to tell him, “That was less than usual,” though I do agree that it would have been better if you had said so at the time. Ultimately, if you like the woman, I think you should keep seeing her. But if you’re still undecided about her, it may be better not to say anything, as that might help the arrangement continue.

It was a pay-per-meeting arrangement, and there were times when I received less than we’d agreed on. Since he was younger than me, I didn’t blame him or say anything—I just let it go. With COVID as well, we’ve gradually drifted apart. I suppose we’re simply that low on each other’s list of priorities. —Marika Thinking about it now, though, if he’d been older than me, I probably would have just faded out of contact. If it were a monthly arrangement, I’d wait and see what happened the following month. If it was still short, I’d probably do what Kazu suggested in his answer.

I’m Kaz, a male member. I get the feeling the questioner was looking for advice based on personal experience from another woman who had been through the same thing. That was long. Assuming the man wants to continue seeing her, here’s how I’d break it down. A. If you bring it up A1. If he intentionally paid less and gets angry when you point it out, the relationship ends—and you’re rid of an incredibly troublesome man. A2. If he intentionally paid less but apologizes when you point it out, you continue seeing him with the allowance unchanged. A3. If it was a mistake on his part and he gets angry when you point it out, the relationship ends—and you’re rid of a troublesome man. A4. If it was a mistake on his part and he apologizes when you point it out, you continue seeing him with the allowance unchanged. B. If you say nothing B1. If he intentionally paid less, he’ll reduce the allowance again next time. If it’s still less than expected, you can be sure it was intentional and go with A1 or A2. B2. If it was a mistake, you’ll probably feel unsettled for a while, but you can continue seeing him with the allowance unchanged. Choose whichever option, A or B, you prefer. Sorry for answering as a man.