I’m a Type A female member. I also get approached mostly by men hoping for a one-time chance, so I agree with the previous poster. Doesn’t that make Type A meaningless? Is the club telling the men that there’s still a chance? I’m considering moving to another club.

I’m BB7, a male member. Please try another club. That’s all.

Even among men who are only looking for a one-time chance, you’ve been given the advantage of being able to openly say you’re an A-type. But perhaps you simply don’t have the skill to keep receiving an allowance through endless dinner dates without allowing things to become intimate. Basically, men want to have dinner, talk with a beautiful woman, and then become intimate with her. If you understand that, you should be able to brush off their advances without taking them too seriously. There’s no rule saying an A-type woman can’t enter into an adult relationship—it all depends on how well you handle things. If the idea of being hit on disgusts you, then I think you should quit using a dating club. Marika

I’m a confused man in my 60s. Wow, it’s fascinating to hear so many different opinions… The Type A woman Maezawa described sounds exactly like the woman I’m entering my third year with. Apparently, I managed to get into the arrangement without being asked to sign a written pledge… I later found out she got a boyfriend after meeting me. But even then, she said that when she went on overnight trips with him, they were already like an old married couple… Was she making a move on me⁉︎ But we still haven’t had an intimate relationship, lol. I’d love to write a column about the whole experience of being involved with a Type A woman…

I’m Fuu, a column writer. I don’t mean to be harsh, but your way of thinking seems like a waste. If this activity causes you stress that money can’t make up for, then I think it’s probably not for you and you should quit. Even if you went to another dating club, or worked at a club or cabaret lounge, men’s basic way of thinking would be the same as long as you’re dealing with men. In that case, maybe you should stop working with men altogether. The club is simply following its rules and isn’t encouraging anything inappropriate. That said, from Fuu’s perspective, it seems like a waste that someone attractive or charming enough to receive offers from A would think this way. If you look at it as a business, haven’t you realized that what the men ultimately want is intimacy? A lot of them seem to want to feel, “I even managed to win over an A-type!” Isn’t that the whole point of this business—making the most of a woman’s appeal? (laughs) You skillfully lead them on, create something resembling a romantic relationship, make them completely smitten without actually giving in, and then receive money as compensation—as payment for their patience. Think of a popular snack bar in the countryside. The mama is kind, and the older gentlemen keep coming because she makes them feel that maybe, someday, they might have a chance with her. That’s why the place stays busy—for decades. (laughs) The same goes for girls who get lots of regulars at cabaret lounges and clubs. If that’s not part of A’s appeal, then what is? I’d genuinely like to know. Why would men pay someone who won’t even let them experience a pseudo-romance or give them any hints? If they just want to look at a beautiful woman, wouldn’t photos or videos be enough? Personally, I wouldn’t make an offer to an A-type in the first place, and after reading this, I feel even less inclined to. If you reject even the possibility of a “one-in-a-million chance,” like the questioner does, you’ll probably receive even fewer offers as an A-type and have a harder time earning money.

I’m a male member, going by Paper Airplane. I believe the purpose of a dating club is to fulfill both sides’ needs: women get money, while men get physical intimacy. I can’t imagine the chances of an adult relationship being zero after joining a dating club. Would it be about as likely as going to a hostess club and only having a conversation without either person taking their clothes off...?

I’m Maezawa from the President’s Office, and I’ll answer as well. > Is the club telling the men that they might have a chance with Type A women? There’s no way they would say that. Besides, when men first join, almost none of them are interested in Type A women, so it hardly ever even comes up. I think most men first make offers to lots of Type B women, and then eventually think, “Maybe I’ll try going on a date with a Type A woman too.” Occasionally, though, a man gets the wrong idea. A woman who’s exactly his type registers as Type A, so he makes an offer and starts talking about an adult relationship (intimate) from the very first day, which leads to a complaint. That’s simply the man misunderstanding the situation, and the club warns him about it. > I’m considering moving to another club. Do other clubs have women like Type A as well? I think it’s fine to try switching clubs. Of course, you’re always welcome to come back, so if you decide Universe was better, feel free to return anytime. Everyone has different preferences, so I think it’s a good idea to look for a place that suits you better. That said, some other dating clubs have restrictions, such as not allowing you to leave for a certain number of months, so you should check those details before signing up. > This is a true story. There are women who are Type A like that. ← No, there aren’t. No, I don’t think you can say there aren’t any. There was once a beautiful woman registered as Type A who received several offers immediately after signing up, despite being Type A. When she went on dates, one man after another started bringing up an adult relationship (intimate) from the very first meeting, and she ended up saying, “I can’t do this anymore.” After that, she agreed to date only men who pledged that they would never invite her into an adult relationship—not just on the first date, but ever. Even then, there was a woman who repeatedly got cold feet after a date had been arranged, saying things like, “I’m scared, so I can’t go.” The men patiently rescheduled the dates again and again. Eventually, she was able to go on the dates and apparently continued seeing them for dinner only (no intimacy). Then, about four or five months later, she contacted the club and said something like: “I recently had my first experience with someone my own age, and my outlook has changed. I think I might be okay with having sex with the person I’m currently dating.” I don’t know whether they eventually became intimate, but since the man had kindly continued taking her out for meals, I imagine they may have eventually developed an adult relationship. That’s the story of one woman who happened to tell us about her change of heart. But situations like this do happen, and you never know where or when things might change. So saying “there aren’t any” only means that, in the questioner’s view, there aren’t any. In reality, they do exist. Let’s see… What was the question again? Ah. > Why would you say something that could increase the number of men who get the wrong idea, in a place where so many people will see it? That’s the question. The answer is probably because it’s true.

I’m Aya, a female member. It sounds like you’re feeling disgusted because, despite being an A, men are starting to expect physical intimacy from you. I understand how you feel. Most girls who identify as A probably start out thinking they don’t want anything physical and would rather entertain men through conversation alone. Why not channel that anger into stringing men along right up to the limit and getting them to pay? Since you’re A, they probably won’t complain. Skilled hostesses and cabaret club girls make millions—or even tens of millions—this way, though many become mentally unwell and eventually quit. But some don’t. In the end, unless you approach it as a business—figuring out how to keep men hopeful and get money from them—you won’t earn much, whether you’re A or B. So if it frustrates you, I’d either quit altogether or turn that frustration into energy for extracting money and gifts from men. You might even be able to get an apartment out of it.

I’m Taro, a male member. First of all, it’s painful that you think your personal opinion represents all women. I’m sure you’re also the kind of person who says nuclear power plants shouldn’t be restarted unless it’s guaranteed that there will never be an accident, or that you don’t want the COVID vaccine because of the risk of side effects. The dating type is literally the woman’s preference, and the club only describes it within those boundaries. Even if a male member asks, I assume they’ll get the same answer. But that doesn’t mean male members are forbidden from pursuing her. Of course, if a man comes on too strongly during the first date and she complains, the club might say, “You knew she was Type A, right?” But from the second date onward, it’s “free love.” Since she’s Type A, calling even a simulated relationship “romance” feels strange, but either way, it’s not something the club gets involved in. Universe is a conscientious club, so I’m sure they would respond to crimes or outrageous trouble. But men trying to win over women happens tens of thousands of times every day all over the world, so it wouldn’t be strange at all for them to say nothing. I answered your previous question too, but apparently it didn’t get through, so I’ll say it clearly: I don’t understand the mindset of women who think they can get paid just for having dinner. Do you really think you’re providing that much value? The men you meet earn fairly decent incomes, and people like that spend their everyday lives creating considerable value and contributing to revenue in one- or two-hour meetings—without selling their bodies. Compared to that, can you honestly say you’re providing enough value? It’s fine if you’re simply acting normally and thinking, “There are a lot of men aiming for intimacy.” Those men are doing it because they want to. But Type A is built on that premise, isn’t it? If you don’t like that, then tell me: what exactly do you think you’re offering in exchange for money besides the possibility that “something intimate might happen”? Seriously. Don’t act so high and mighty when you’re too weak to make it in the nightlife hostess business.