I’ve only ever gone on dates with papas from a dating club. Tomorrow I’m going to an aquarium with an ordinary guy, and he’s renting a car and driving us.

I’m Ayase Nana ♡ A date at the aquarium sounds lovely. But I think it would be better to eat outdoors. Why, you ask? Because of COVID. The aquarium is an enclosed space, so if there’s someone with COVID inside, you should assume the whole place is full of it. Also, never touch your mask or face. You’ll get infected. They teach this in hospital training, so why don’t they talk about it on TV? Because everyone keeps touching everything… If the weather is nice, having a picnic outside would be wonderful ♡ The fillings can be ordinary lunchbox ingredients. You could also bring some bread rolls sliced down the middle, with lettuce, ham, tomatoes, cheese, and so on to add when you eat them. They’re delicious♪ First, ask your boyfriend if it’s okay to bring a lunchbox. I think dates last longer when you try not to make either of you spend too much money. And don’t send out too much of that “sexy beam”—this isn’t papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), after all (lol). Also, if he’s driving, make sure to thank him. A date by train could be nice too, don’t you think? Dates with an ordinary partner are something you plan and enjoy together, so it might be good to discuss these things with him. I hope it’s sunny tomorrow. Have a wonderful date ♡

I’m in Seattle. No need to bring a packed lunch. You don’t have to pay for transportation or anything like that. For dinner only, I think simply showing that you’re willing to cover about half is enough.

I’ll answer too—Maezawa from the President’s Office here. > Should I make lunch for him? If you’re going to the beach or the mountains, or enjoying a drive, bringing a packed lunch might be a nice idea. But at an aquarium, it’s a bit questionable. If you do decide to make a packed lunch, I think it would be best to mention it when you’ve settled on the destination, like, “I’ll make us a packed lunch.” That way, you’ll both know in advance what you’re doing for lunch. Since you haven’t said anything this time, I think it’s fine not to make one. Still, I’m surprised that splitting the bill is considered standard for ordinary dates these days.

This is Mac, a male member. papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) is only temporary, so it’s okay to put on an act—but you shouldn’t pretend too much with your boyfriend. It’ll become painful later. The most important thing is to erase all traces of your papa-katsu. That’s one thing you should take to your grave.

I’m Taro, a male member. I don’t think you really need to bring anything. I used to drive for private dates quite often, but I never expected anything in particular. If you’re meeting at 11, I assume he may be thinking about lunch. Meals can be a fairly important part of how the date unfolds, so if you’re planning to bring something like rice balls, it’s better to discuss it in advance. I assume the costs will be split on a sliding scale. That’s probably the case this time too, so I think it’s fine to leave it up to the man. In the past, music in the car was often a conversation starter, so I’d bring some favorite cassettes or CDs. But these days everything’s on your phone, so you probably don’t need anything. I imagine things may move toward an adult relationship (intimate) in the car toward the end of the date, so I’d recommend wearing something that doesn’t wrinkle easily. Also, separates are better than a dress. It’s a long way to pull a dress up from the bottom to the chest, and I’d worry about stretching the fabric if I put my hand in through the neckline. Your underwear doesn’t have to be anything especially sexy, but avoid granny panties. A bra with a back clasp would be appreciated. Hope that helps.