I’m 20. I’m having trouble when my papa’s acquaintances ask what our relationship is. Personally, since they’re complete strangers to me, I wouldn’t mind simply saying, “He’s my papa-katsu supporter,” but my papa doesn’t like that.
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If I were a working adult, I could probably say we’re connected through work, but I’m just a regular college student, so I normally wouldn’t have any reason to know men around my papas’ ages—30s to late 50s. What would be the best way to answer? These situations come up fairly often, and I’m struggling with it.
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Rather than just springing it on you, I think he’ll probably talk to you about it beforehand.
Even if he doesn’t, you could ask him, “What should I say if someone asks?”
If your papa (a male supporter) still won’t tell you, you could simply say, “We’re friends with benefits,” and then just smile without answering any further questions.
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I’m columnist Shingo Lee (Shingori).
“Just a drinking buddy” is the safest answer.
If they’re a reasonable adult, they won’t pry. And even if they ask, “Huh? You really just drink together?” you can simply reply, “For now, we’re just drinking buddies♡” They’ll probably take it from there and get excited on their own.
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Since your papa is the one taking you to meet those people, why not simply ask him, “What should I say if they ask me?”
Before posting in the Q&A box, ask the papa sitting next to you.
Akari
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I’m Dai, a male member.
You should discuss it with your papa beforehand.
Since it’s the papa—not you, the person asking the question—who feels uncomfortable, I’d think the papa would normally be the one to bring it up…
By the way, if you’re a college student, it may be a little early, but there are opportunities to meet people in their 30s to late 50s through internships during job hunting or at a part-time job.
Seeing Mac’s comment reminded me that my best friend married a young woman he met at an offline meetup for an online game, haha.
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Why would your papa (a male supporter) introduce you to someone he knows—someone he’d be in trouble with if they found out about your papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan)—without even coming up with an explanation for your relationship?! I honestly can’t believe it.
Even if they realize you’re his mistress or someone he’s involved with, they may still be understanding.
Why not ask your papa, “Is it okay if I tell them?” If he says no, tell him to come up with an explanation—or, if you’re not comfortable with that, tell him not to introduce you.
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I’m Kamihikōki, a male member.
Isn’t she your niece or another relative?
I don’t think it’ll be a problem as long as you discuss it properly with your papa (a male supporter) beforehand.
Or is your papa’s appearance just unbelievably… questionable?
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