The other day, between two men offering the same allowance, I decided to date the man who offered it upfront because I felt he was more trustworthy.

Thank you for your question. I’m Hirakawa, FS1’s sub-chief, and I’d like to answer as well. As a club, we recommend handing over the allowance for dinner dates in advance. We also explain this during the membership process. The timing of the allowance can vary, but the longer women have to wait, the more uneasy they tend to feel. So while it isn’t mandatory, we tell members that paying in advance helps the woman feel more at ease. When we speak with women during interviews, the majority say they feel reassured when the allowance is paid upfront. On the other hand, some men ask us, “When am I supposed to give it to her...?” So perhaps men may also be unsure about the right timing.

I’m Flag Maker, a columnist. I’ll hand it over right away, no questions asked. What is it? I don’t really have any value myself anyway ^^;

I’m Kazu, a male member. I give it to her right away—or rather, as soon as we enter the room. That way, she doesn’t have to sit there wondering when I’m going to give her the allowance.