My papa’s breath has been bad lately. I think he took extra care of it at first, but now that he’s gotten comfortable, it feels like he’s stopped putting in the effort when we meet. I find myself wanting to avoid seeing him as much as possible, so we’ve been going on fewer dates.

I’m Taro, a male member. I think you should tell her that it smells. Of course, say it politely, but I do think you should bring it up. If it was simply an oversight, she’ll realize it and fix the issue. If she was being careless, she’ll reflect on it. On the other hand, if her feelings for you have faded, she may find it annoying even after you tell her and refuse to change—or she may stop meeting you altogether. Even if the relationship ends in the worst-case scenario, I think it’s better to address the issue properly rather than reaching a conclusion on your own. It would be a shame to do that. To maintain a good relationship over the long term, I believe it’s important to communicate negative feedback effectively. Even outside of a dating club, a relationship where one person keeps putting up with things won’t last.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. You can’t say it, can you?? It’s just so, so… Maybe there’s no choice but to break up…

I’m Aya, a female member. Bad breath is pretty tough to deal with. Maybe when you’re taking a shower, you could say something like, “I heard this is supposed to whiten your teeth!” and casually gargle mouthwash together… Other than that, drinking water makes it a little better, so perhaps head to a hotel right after having tea. That’s about all I can think of.