So Matsurika-san is pronounced “Matsurika,” not “Marika,” huh.

I’m Aya, a female member. I do share my real name with people I feel I can trust. However, the nickname I let them call me by is reserved specifically for men I meet through papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan). For example, my friends and family call me Aya, but I have my papas call me A-chan. For some reason, when I first started papa-katsu, I wanted to keep it separate from my private life, so that’s what I did. These days, I don’t really mind either way, but that was my approach back then… Also, I’ve had two people become stalkers after I told them my real name.

Matsurika is the name of a flower. There’s something called a “hidden flower meaning,” and I liked this one, so I use it. I also love its fragrance and have planted it in my garden. I do give my full real name. Someone once searched for me and behaved almost like a stalker, so I clearly wasn’t being careful enough about my safety. I’ll be more careful. Matsurika

I’m a male member, Paper Airplane. > Do you ask for her real name? I’ve never asked directly, but since my LINE account uses my real name, most women tell me theirs on the first day. We usually settle on what to call each other pretty quickly, too. That said, there’s always a chance it could be an alias, so I do think it’s important to meet the woman in person and make sure you have a clear idea of who she really is. As for me, I don’t mind whether she uses her real name, her club name, an alias, or just a nickname. I can’t change my LINE name, so I’m using my real name out of necessity. But I try to see the silver lining: since she knows who I am, it encourages me to act more carefully and considerately.