Does the allowance decrease as you get older? I joined Universe at the beginning of this year and have received a total of 2.5 million yen in allowance over the past seven months. It’s usually 70,000 yen, though some people give me 100,000 yen. But is that only because I’m young and in my teens? Will my value gradually decline after I graduate from university? Does being a female university student at a prestigious university affect my value? I don’t spend any of the allowance and save it all, but I’m really anxious about whether nearly 400,000 yen in allowance will continue coming in next month, or whether it will decrease. I don’t really understand myself why I’m so attached to money I’m saving without any particular purpose...

I’m Dai, a male member. I’ve never changed the allowance based on age. If you’re receiving an allowance of 7 or 10, I assume you’re an attractive woman. Still, it’s perfectly understandable to feel worried. Repeating the same thing on the second and third dates will eventually make both of you lose interest. You can see that from the women who say they struggle to keep an arrangement going beyond the fifth date. Of course, stay humble, but also think about the kind of dates you can plan to make the allowance you receive feel worthwhile.

I’m Hirahōki, a male member. Even if a woman is any age: > Most offer 7, though some give 10. Some women receive that much, and some men are willing to pay that much. I think many women don’t consider lowering their allowance as they get older. Some men also feel satisfied by giving more—perhaps like people who feel more fulfilled when they believe an expensive meal or product is of higher quality. On the other hand, even among young women—or beautiful women—there are women and men who aren’t particular about the amount. Some men don’t feel more fulfilled by paying a higher amount. In fact, they may see it as an indicator of how reluctant she is, which can completely turn them off. It seems to me that people are fairly clearly divided on this point. Personally, whether she’s young, attractive, has a “black” background, or went to a prestigious university, I wouldn’t continue with someone whose expectations were around 7. I guess our paths will probably never cross.

Maezawa from the CEO’s office here as well. > I usually get 70,000 yen, but some people give me 100,000 yen. Still, I feel like they only give me that much because I’m young and in my teens. That’s not necessarily true. It’s determined not just by your age, but by your overall appeal—how attractive you are, how enjoyable you are to be around, and how much the man is able and willing to pay. If you’re receiving that much now, I think there’s a good chance you’ll continue receiving the same amount even after you’re no longer a student. Of course, taking care of your skin and maintaining your appearance are important. You’ve probably also started to understand what kinds of topics come up while spending time with men. As you continue absorbing that kind of knowledge and keeping up with current trends, your knowledge and experiences will naturally grow. From a man’s perspective, you may continue becoming a woman who is increasingly appealing on the inside as well. However, if you grow older without taking much interest in the world around you or gaining meaningful experience, your appeal could decline, so I think that’s something to be mindful of. If you keep that in mind in your daily life, I don’t think your allowance will decrease from what you’re receiving now. > I don’t really understand why I’m so obsessed with this myself… I don’t think you’re quite as obsessed as you make it sound.

Universe Club Customer Success representative Karazaki here as well. Being in your teens and a student at a prestigious university is undoubtedly a major advantage. And it’s an advantage you can only use while you’re young. So what will you do after graduating and getting older? You’ll need to develop new strengths, won’t you? In fact, many women in their 40s and 50s still receive plenty of offers. If you want to continue receiving substantial support through papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) as you get older, keep working on yourself.

I’m Kazu, a male member. I think every man sees it differently. Men who place a high value on youth may want to lower the allowance as a woman gets older, while others may feel age is irrelevant—or even want to increase the allowance with age. Personally, I think it’s natural for someone’s requested allowance to rise with age, since income from their main job generally increases as they get older. That said, I pay every woman the same amount rather than changing the allowance based on the individual. As for being a student at a prestigious university, I think that also depends on the person. Whether they see value in it is subjective. Personally, I find both minors and students uninteresting, so I’m not very inclined to make them an offer.