My birthday is about a month away, and my papa asked what I’d like as a birthday present.

I’m usually interested in cars and say things like, “That luxury car is so cool,” but if he asks what kind of car I want and I say a kei car might be cute, would that be bad? Marika

Mae zawa from the CEO’s office here—let me answer as well. > I’m worried he’ll be put off and think I’m being unreasonable for asking my papa for a car for my birthday. Begging for one by saying things like “Buy me a car, buy me a car” would leave a bad impression. But if the exchange goes more like: “I might end up asking you to buy me a car♡” “Sure. What kind do you want?” then there’s a good chance he’ll think you’re cute. Also, if you ask for a kei car rather than an expensive one, he may think, “A kei car is enough for you?” while also seeing you as someone who isn’t greedy. That said, some kei cars can cost around ¥3 million once you add options and so on, so depending on the model, they may not be all that cheap. So I think it would be best to tell him which model you want, while making sure it doesn’t come across as outright begging. As Mac also mentioned, it makes people happy when you show exaggerated excitement—it makes them feel glad they bought it for you. When he does buy you something, whether it’s a car or even something very small, I think it’s perfectly fine to react as excitedly as jumping up and down on the spot.

I’m Ayase Nana ♡ You’re getting a car bought for you? I’m jealous~ Once he buys you the car, will it be registered in your name or your papa’s? Are you okay with your current address and other private information being known to your papa? If not, I think it would be better to keep him as an allowance source instead.

I’m Taro, a male member. So your car is a kei car. Since the man has already said he’s okay with the car, maybe he’s imagining it’s a foreign make. If it turns out to be a kei car, that unexpected twist might actually work in your favor. If anything, I’d love for you to say it’s a Jimny or something（笑） I don’t think how much a man is willing to pay necessarily correlates with his income or assets. He probably has his own standards or budget, and as long as you’re within that range, it should be fine. If the amount is too high this year, though, he might be more modest next year. If you want to be extra careful, you could ask a few times in different ways, such as, “Are you really sure this is okay?” “Is it really all right?” or “The only thing I can offer in return is myself, haha.” If he understands that you’ve given it serious thought and still says it’s okay, then it should be fine. Since this is a valuable opportunity, it would also be nice to ask him what makes him feel it’s worth it anyway, and create a chance to express your gratitude in response. I think that kind of exchange of feelings is important in a long-term relationship.

I’m Hikōki, a male member. > Since I’d like us to be together long-term, I’m wondering if I should stick to a bag or wallet costing around ¥50,000–¥100,000. If you’re thinking long-term, I think a car would be a good choice. He probably wants to be with you for quite a long time too, and I think those feelings are reflected in the car. Rather than giving you an expensive designer bag or wallet, I think a car would make it easier for your feelings to come across. The allowance wouldn’t be much different from ¥50,000, and he can put all his everyday affection, happiness, gratitude, and hopes for the future into it. Also, since it’s a kei car and therefore something you’ll use as an everyday necessity, it could help create an even stronger, more stable relationship. > I’m worried he might be put off and think I’m being unreasonable for asking my papa for a car as a birthday present. That depends on your relationship. Do the two of you naturally feel that way about each other? Normally, a man wouldn’t bring it up either. But if the two of you feel that your unusually special relationship is wonderful and important, there may come a time when one of you naturally brings it up. As a man, it’s rare to meet a woman who makes him want to give her a car, so he’ll probably be very happy that he’s met someone who makes him feel that way. I also think he can tell that you have a special, committed desire to stay with him—the papa you want to be with long-term. P.S. Oh, and if he says, “Sure,” even just once, proceed on the assumption that you’re getting it. He’ll want you to be that happy, and he won’t want you to probe or keep checking to make sure—if you do, it may cool his feelings. So make sure you maintain your confidence and trust in him. If you have even the slightest hesitation, it’s better not to do it. A relationship where one person gives the other a car for free—whether between people of the same sex or between a man and a woman—is the kind of relationship that lasts a lifetime. I’ve given a car to a woman I met through the club, and I think we’ll probably stay connected for life. We can both tell that we feel the same way, which is why we can casually give each other a simple answer. Ultimately, you’ll have to make that judgment yourself. Since you’ve been together for almost a year, I think you’ve had enough time to make that decision.

I’m Kazu, a male member. It depends on the relationship, but if it’s been going on for nearly a year, you might be able to ask him to buy you a small car. That said, I wouldn’t call it unreasonable, but once your papa buys you a small car, you become someone he’s given a car to—even if it is just a compact one. I think it would be safer to stick with a cute bag or wallet costing around ¥50,000–¥100,000.