A male member I met at Universal Studios asked me to suggest some restaurants I’d like to try next.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. You could suggest any restaurant within roughly the same budget—or, if it’s the person you’re seeing, perhaps there doesn’t even need to be an upper limit. It might be nice to take her somewhere you personally enjoy going to, or somewhere you’ve been wanting to try for a while. At a place like that, she’ll probably seem lively and genuinely happy from the moment she walks in. You may also get to see a different side of her. If you let her choose the restaurant, the budget could vary by as much as tenfold depending on the girl. Which one would be more adorable…? Also, I imagine it would feel fresh to your partner to visit a place that you regularly enjoy.

Maezawa from the CEO’s office here. Thanks for your question. I think a restaurant in about the same price range as usual would be fine. However, if you choose somewhere inexpensive, you might come across as cute and down-to-earth, so it’s also perfectly fine to pick somewhere a little cheaper than usual. That said, if you have a clear reason for choosing the restaurant, I think going somewhere expensive is fine too. (For example: “A friend went there once and kept raving about it, so I’ve always wanted to try it too. But it’s expensive, so we don’t have to go there if you’d rather not.”)

I’m Kazu, a male member. If the person asking is concerned about the price, I think it’s best to suggest a few options at different price points. It’s like when you’re making a proposal at work: if you don’t know the client’s budget, you prepare three options—premium, standard, and budget—and present them accordingly. Apparently, the middle option tends to be chosen most often. Women generally aren’t ordering DRC at French restaurants, so personally, I’ve never really worried about the restaurant bill. That said, I don’t have a negative impression of a woman who’s considerate about expenses.