I’m a Type A female member.

Maezawa from the President’s Office will answer as well. > A type means dinner dates, right? That’s right. No matter how many times you go on dates, A type means keeping things strictly platonic and never entering into an adult relationship (intimate). > If there’s even the slightest possibility of papa-katsu involving intimacy, I’d classify myself as B type. If it’s only “the slightest possibility,” that would end up being A type, though... >＜ As a guideline, B type generally means being able to become intimate by around the third or fourth date. In practice, it’s listed as “from the second date onward,” so it can happen on any date. But if it takes too long, men may start saying that you’re actually A type and are deceiving them. That’s why three or four dates is used as a rough guideline for determining whether it’s deceptive. If it’s only a one-millimeter possibility, wouldn’t it take about 20 dates? And this is another part that can be confusing: ① As human beings, it’s normal that becoming close may eventually lead to an adult relationship (intimate). ② An adult relationship will never happen. There are two kinds of A type. But men can’t tell which one it is. Since many people assume that ① is the norm, men often think they might as well try asking. I do understand how you feel, but I think it may be better to let them assume that you’re the type who might eventually agree. However, as you said, men who ask persistently have misunderstood the arrangement, so I think it’s fine to firmly tell them so. I hope you can be a little patient with men who only make a light, casual invitation. Also, you might want to explain it kindly from the beginning, something like: “Even if we meet many times, anything beyond dinner isn’t possible.” Incidentally, it’s absolutely not okay to ask an A-type woman during the first date—even casually. If that happens, please make sure to mention it properly in your feedback. (But please don’t write it while you’re angry.)

I’m a male member, Paper Airplane. Every woman who joins a dating club is looking for an allowance (money). Every man who joins a dating club is looking for an adult relationship (intimacy). That’s what a dating club is.

I’m Aya, a female member. That’s really annoying. But I think that’s just how men are. If you don’t like it, I guess your only option is to quit the dating club.

I’m Taro, a male member. I occasionally make offers to Type A women, but I’m 100% aiming for an adult relationship (intimate). Of course, I understand that they’ve said they’re not interested in that. I make the offer because I think it might become possible if she gets to see who I am, gets to know me, and we become closer. It’s kind of like trying to charm a Starbucks employee or an international-flight flight attendant. I realize it’s even more difficult because women are naturally wary of dating clubs. I’m still inexperienced, so I honestly can’t understand people who are satisfied just paying a woman to have dinner with them. If all you want is to have dinner with a woman, you can invite plenty of people from work. And if you make it clear beforehand that you’re not considering an adult relationship, it becomes even easier. Even if she’s beautiful or has a great figure, what’s the value in merely looking at her? It’s like putting candy you’re not allowed to eat right in front of you and telling you to wait—you’re just going to get worked up. What kind of game is that? If it doesn’t seem like she’s interested, or if I lose interest, I don’t see her again. The person who asked this question should just do the same. It’s only fair that both sides may have an unpleasant experience before making a decision. The other day, I made time to meet someone even though we were both busy, but the whole conversation was as polished as a new-graduate job interview while being superficial and unbelievably boring. The situation was so awkward that even the restaurant staff seemed to feel sorry for me. I wrapped things up as quickly as possible and left. She messaged me again on LINE later, but I’ll never invite her out again. Thanks to the person who asked this question, I realized that I’m in the majority. Thank you.

I’m Flagmaker, a column writer. Bottom line: almost all the men here join looking for an adult relationship (intimate), so I don’t think there’s much you can do about it. With that in mind, I believe A needs the skill and mental strength to keep them interested with dinner only (no intimacy).

I’m Meg, a female member. Wow! You’re really frustrated! Well, it is muggy out, after all… Want me to fan you with a hand fan? Flap, flap, flap, flap… You’re gorgeous enough to register as Type A, so just don’t give them the time of day—don’t let it bother you♪

I’m Kazu, a male member. > A Type is dinner dates only, right? That’s right. It says, “I’m not looking for a relationship that includes intimacy.” > Aren’t there a lot of men who get the wrong idea? I don’t know if there are a lot. > Even though they make offers for A Type, a lot of men start asking for an adult relationship after meeting a few times. It’s annoying and creepy. Is there anything I can do about it? I think it would be a good idea to mention it in your profile comments. That should help reduce the number of annoying, creepy people who make offers while holding onto the fantasy that they might still have a chance.