I always enjoy reading the Q&A. Seeing the members answer even questions that seem intended to provoke them reminds me what admirable people they are, and makes me want to be more mindful of my own behavior and words.

I’m Saito, a columnist ♪ Would you like me to make you an offer? It would be in Tokyo, though.

I’m Aya, a female member. I’m not sure whether I’d call myself tough, but I’ve taken on all kinds of challenges since I was a teenager, gone through some hard times, and come out the other side. I believe those experiences can be an advantage in papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) as well. Your writing is clear and well put together, so I think you’ll be fine when an offer comes your way. Enjoy it, but only within your comfort zone.

I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member. I’ve never received a last-minute offer myself, but judging from what I’ve seen on this Q&A site, there’s a good chance you’re being kept as a backup candidate. So if you can’t work out the details, I don’t think there’s any need to force a meeting. People notice more than you might think. He may be waiting until the initial complications after joining have settled down before making his move. That said, within what you can tolerate, leave yourself a little emotional and financial room, and settle on something like, “Maybe this will do?” Then start seeing him and find out. Once you begin dating, it’ll become clear whether he’s a hit or a miss. Personally, I’d advise against starting a relationship based solely on looks and the allowance（笑）

I’m a male member who’s always on the losing end. I’ve always thought women take far too long to open their emails or LINE messages. It’s such a waste, honestly. In business, I open emails and reply almost instantly. If you can’t do that, you simply won’t get anywhere. I know last-minute offers the day before can be rough, but papa-katsu is a business too, so I wish women would try to make it work even when an offer comes in the day before. If a business meeting suddenly came up on the day, I’d find a way to handle it. I never let an opportunity slip away. If my favorite girl gets her period on the day of an adult date, I contact someone else—but most of the time, I can’t even get a response. There’s no doubt that women who succeed in papa-katsu are highly responsive, so I hope you’ll keep trying. I know I’m asking a lot, but I’m a workaholic who works like crazy and has a packed schedule, yet I still find a way to make things work. When you make an effort, things work out. No one is going to help you, and no one will feel sorry for you. Papa-katsu is a business, and it’s marketing in itself. Keep at it. I’m rooting for you!

I’m Kazu, a male member. Thank you. It’s unfortunate that both offers came the day before. I’m a little surprised that so many men make offers with so little leeway. If you want to meet someone like the respondent—or the respondent herself—I think making a reverse offer is the quickest way. For how to make a reverse offer to her, please refer to her previous answers: https://universe-club.jp/help/questions/view/5351 https://universe-club.jp/help/questions/view/5152 What catches someone’s eye in a woman varies from person to person. In my case, I’m drawn to women who seem like they’d be easy to have an engaging conversation with, perhaps because of their work or other experiences. I think the kind of femininity shown by the female respondent is something people acquire through life experience. (By the way, since this is an anonymous question box, even the staff don’t know which member submitted a question. Personally, I think people who cause trouble should simply be banned.)