Can you walk side by side with your papa or another woman?

Maezawa from the CEO’s office here with an answer as well. As long as you’re not holding hands or linking arms, I think saying he’s just some older guy—or someone from work—would be fine. If you were holding hands or linking arms, though, it would be harder to explain away, so you could simply say he’s a friend with benefits or your boyfriend. There are people who have older boyfriends, after all, so I don’t think it would seem strange.

A papa (a male supporter) in his 40s or 50s with a girl in her teens or 20s really stands out. With a similar age gap, though, I don’t attract much attention when I’m in my 40s and he’s in his 60s or 70s. We can walk around normally. That said, the areas where I go on dates and work overlap quite a bit, so when we go to a love hotel, I ask that we choose one where we can enter directly from the parking lot. Marika

I’m Taro, a male member. If you’re worried about it, just walk one behind the other. I don’t know the age gap or personality difference between you and your partner, but you could say you’re coworkers, that they help you with a hobby or lesson, or that they’re an uncle or something. You can come up with any explanation. What matters isn’t how realistic your excuse is, but how thick-skinned you are.

I’m Kamihikoki, a male member. Women will naturally suggest going to places where their friends work, and they’ll introduce me as well. As for how to explain the relationship, I think it’s best to decide on something like “a relative,” “a mentor,” or “a teacher.” If you find it uncomfortable even walking around together, you probably won’t enjoy it much, have many happy experiences, or create any memorable moments. So I think it’s perfectly fine to end things sooner rather than later. At this rate, even if you’re receiving an allowance, you probably won’t feel genuinely grateful. I believe papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) only becomes enjoyable when both people appreciate each other.

I’m Kazu, a male member. I go along with what the women want. Basically, I try not to wander around my local area together. Some women have told me which areas they’d rather avoid, so I stay away from those places. As for excuses, Aya’s answer might be helpful. I also have an explanation prepared that works for me and doesn’t feel too awkward.

I’m Aya, a female member. I’ve gotten increasingly picky and now only see supporters I’d be comfortable walking alongside. Early on, I went on dates with all kinds of men, but I rarely ran into acquaintances at upscale hotels, so I never really worried about it. These days, if I wear a larger mask and dress differently from usual, I probably won’t be recognized. I previously answered a similar question, so I’ll leave the link here: https://universe-club.jp/help/questions/view/6521 My answer was: >What do you think I should say if they ask me about it the next time we meet? It depends on the kind of persona you have, but if you come across as serious, you could say he’s your boss from your part-time job, an alumnus, or an older man you’ve been close to since childhood. The key is to clearly say that you’ve known him for a long time. If you have more of a naturally carefree personality, maybe something like, “He’s a cute older guy, right? He’s my friend! We’re really close!” >Also, if the same thing happens again, what should I do? I just embrace it and even introduce him to my friends. My papa seems to enjoy it more that way, and we’ve all gone out for dinner together, with my papa even giving me advice about my work troubles. Another time, I happened to run into a friend when I went with my papa to one of his regular spots. I called him my “sponsor,” and my friend thought it was hilarious, so it worked out well.