Female Member’s Date Review

Maezawa from the CEO’s Office here—I’ll answer as well. I looked into him, and although it seems the number of dates he’s going on has declined recently, he’s a man who used to make offers to women almost every day, sometimes to several women in a single day. There have been quite a few reports about him breaking promises—for example, setting up a monthly arrangement and then saying he needed to wait a little longer because of tax office matters, so he didn’t pay, or saying he’d pay next time and continually putting it off. However, apparently there are also times when he pays promptly and in full, so it’s hard to tell whether his income is inconsistent, he’s forgetful, or he’s doing it deliberately. I’m not entirely sure, but he’s well known among the women, so if you’re part of one of those information-sharing networks, you may already know about him. Still, I’m surprised he hasn’t been forcibly removed from the club yet. Since he seems to pay sometimes and not others, perhaps he’s someone the club is also having trouble taking action against.

I’m Fuu, a column writer. I recently went on a date with one of my favorite women that’s part of an ongoing arrangement, and I’m feeling warm and fulfilled. I have nothing but gratitude. If that male member had been using an app or another dating club, people would say the app or other club was at fault. It’s not Universe’s fault—the male member himself was the problem. As Kazu-san says, the female member also had plenty of things to criticize. All kinds of people are registered. You need to look carefully at the other person and protect yourself, while accepting that you may occasionally have an unpleasant experience. Even so, Universe is still less risky than apps or other dating clubs. And when something like this happens, they don’t hide complaints; they make them public, which also serves as a warning to others. So, if the questioner dislikes Universe, they’re welcome to try an app or another dating club. As for terrible date experiences—or rather, unpleasant memories—there were: ① being stood up repeatedly on the day of my very first offers, which was depressing; ② an overwhelmingly strong odor; ③ someone completely unresponsive who wouldn’t move or make a sound; and ④ someone listed as Type C who dragged things out until the second dinner date, only for the adult relationship not to happen in the end—a misrepresentation of her type. Feedback was left about this woman, and other papas apparently submitted feedback as well. Her rating dropped, and it seems she eventually left the club. In every case, Universe wasn’t at fault. The other person was the problem—or, in my case as the one making the offer, I simply lacked the judgment and luck to choose well. All you can do is drown your sorrows in a drink or eat some Tenkaippin ramen and forget about it（笑）. To the female member in the survey, please think of this as a valuable learning experience and wait for your next offer. Many male members are put off when women suddenly ask for gifts, so be careful.

I’m Dai, a male member. If this survey means there are fewer wonderful women at Uniba, then I think there are simply a lot of women who aren’t very good at judging people. The staff don’t review or edit the surveys beforehand. (That’s why a member’s name occasionally gets included by mistake…) It’s proof that they don’t hide anything that might be inconvenient for them. There are terrible members everywhere. I’ve also looked into signing up with other dating clubs, but the review sites and reputation pages felt manufactured, so I didn’t feel comfortable and hesitated to join.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. Based solely on the comments, it seems difficult to determine which side was at fault. It sounds like neither party was entirely in the right. > “This kind of behavior is why fewer wonderful women are registering with Universe.” I see fewer women who might be subjected to this kind of treatment as a positive thing, and I don’t think it affects women who avoid such experiences. The reality is tough for both men and women. When it comes to relationships and romance—as with everything else—I believe I’m responsible for my own choices, so they’ve all become good memories.

I’m Meg, a female member. Any date with my papa is simply the best. (Today’s papa-katsu senryu)

I’m Kazu, a male member. I haven’t had any terrible experiences. After reading the date review Seattle posted, my impression was, “They’re both as bad as each other.” The man headed to a hotel without getting consent for an adult relationship (intimate) and unilaterally reduced the allowance, while the woman demanded a gift from someone she hadn’t even met yet. They’re really both at fault. I suppose the man wins on points? By the way, where exactly was Universe at fault in this story?

Seattle. I haven’t had any truly terrible experiences, though. August 27, 2021 — Yokohama: Woman in her 20s / Office worker Overall: -2 Looks: ±0 / Experience: +1 / Personality: +1 / Inner qualities: ±0 I met him on my birthday because he said he wanted to celebrate it with me, but I regret it. After having coffee together, he drove me to a hotel without saying anything like, “We’re going to a hotel now.” I was simply taken there, and honestly felt like I had no choice but to go along with it. He had said I could tell him roughly how much I was hoping for, so I agreed. But on the way home, he suddenly said he’d gotten a call from the hospital, dropped me off at a station, and gave me less of an allowance than I had asked for. I already felt that was unacceptable, but I had also told him I wanted a Dior birthday present, and he had agreed to it. He hadn’t prepared anything, though, and he hasn’t replied to my LINE messages since. From my perspective, it felt like he just did what he wanted and ended things. It was the worst birthday ever. I’d also had a terrible experience on a previous date with someone much older, so this date made me wonder again whether I’m simply not compatible with older people.