My underage daughter registered here, so I want to have her forcibly banned.

I’m columnist Fuu. You’re free to look down on it, but posting that here won’t solve anything, so it’s pointless. Rather than saying in an anonymous question box that the club should forcibly terminate her membership, you should properly face your daughter, talk things through with her, and persuade her to quit herself. Legally, there’s no issue even if someone is underage, as long as they’re 18 or older. papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) and the sex industry are both legal. If you don’t like that, then run for the Diet or a local assembly, change the law, and regulate papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) and the sex industry. Though that would be difficult. In countries that crack down on the sex industry, sex crimes tend to increase, illegal underground operations flourish, and they can become sources of funding for organized crime, making society even more chaotic. There needs to be balance, and people have different views, so you shouldn’t force your one-sided opinion on others.

I’m Meg, a female member. I’m guessing you look down on sex workers too. Yes, I do receive an allowance, but that’s not all there is to it. Well, I suppose we’ll never see eye to eye, no matter what I say.

I understand how you feel, but posting here will only invite criticism and make you feel even worse. Why not start by reassessing your family situation and your parent-child relationship, including your own role in them? This is a place for people who find comfort in something resembling love with money involved, people who want to feel they’re supporting someone, and people who simply want to spend time with a young, beautiful woman by giving her money… You won’t find anyone here who can give you the answer that will put your mind at ease. Thinking of your own daughter being with an older man—or even a grandfather-aged man—older than her husband would probably make you feel sick. But there’s nothing you can do about it now, so try to stay calm first. Akari

I’m Maezawa from the President’s Office, and I’ll answer as well. > My underage daughter had registered here. In Japan, a person is considered an adult upon turning 20 (Article 3 of the Civil Code), although this will change to 18 in April 2022. Anyone who has not reached adulthood is considered a minor. At Universe Club, people can register from age 18, provided they have graduated from high school. So yes, there are underage women here. Is that a problem? > I want to have her forcibly removed from the service. If you’re asking whether a parent can withdraw their child’s registration: When a minor living with their parents enters into a contract with someone else without the necessary consent, that contract can be canceled. However, registering with Universe is not a contract, so you may want to consult a lawyer about whether the registration can be canceled. That said, Universe is willing to discuss the matter with you. If you bring a certified copy of the family register and your identification, and can prove that you are the parent, we should be able to discuss the situation with you. > You use convenient terms like papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan). You’re free to look down on it or not, but how do you earn your money? Do you do manual labor? Do you work in an office? If someone said, “You use convenient terms like ‘it’s just a job,’ but you’re basically a slave, aren’t you? I look down on you,” how would you feel?

You can leave the club at any time by telling them directly; you don’t have to do it anonymously. I assume you’re the girl’s mother, but it sounds like your family probably isn’t struggling financially. What led your underage daughter to sign up, and how does she feel about being called a sex worker by her own mother? Perhaps she signed up not because she was short of money, but because of the kind of relationship you have with her. If she’s rebelling against you, even if she leaves the dating club, she’ll probably repeat the same behavior elsewhere. I think you should reconsider the underlying issues. Well, I suppose that’s none of my business, though~ Marika