I’d love to know the funniest or most unusual things you’ve ever been asked for. If asking for money is frowned upon, it’s okay to ask for other things, right?

I’m Saito, the columnist♪ I’m not sure how to put it, but from a man’s perspective, buying her whatever she wants is probably the least enjoyable option. It’s basically the same as just giving her money. No one’s ever said that to me, though...

I’m a male member who goes by Paper Airplane. I’ve received a lot of blessings in life, so I’ve always wanted to give back to the women and younger people around me. But even if they’re younger acquaintances, I can’t understand them asking me to treat them or do this or that for them. I only do those things when I offer first, or when the situation naturally calls for it. The same goes for women. When the timing is right, though— For example, when a younger friend wins an important match and says they want steak, sushi, or an eel bowl, anything goes. If the timing and atmosphere are right, women might be open to anything too… P.S. It wasn’t because they asked, but outside of papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), I’ve also paid for beauty treatments for flight attendants, helped girls open food-and-drink businesses, and even gave one girl a cash card. I just remembered—I still haven’t gotten that one back… I was at a famous brand-name shop looking for a gift for a girl. When I mentioned to the sales clerk what I’d recently given a club woman, their eyes suddenly lit up and they started showing me expensive items…

I’m Kazu, a male member. You shouldn’t beg for money or gifts, lol. The word “ねだる” is written with the kanji “強請る.” Doesn’t it look incredibly unpleasant when you write it that way? “強請る” can also be read as “ゆする,” meaning to extort or blackmail someone. I’ve asked what they wanted before, but I’ve never had anyone beg me for anything. I’ve given some pretty unusual gifts, so I have plenty of stories, but I can’t share them because they might reveal my identity.