At a marriage agency, you are introduced to a 36-year-old woman. Her profile lists her occupation as office clerk, yet her annual income is stated as 20 million yen. The photo shows a woman with clean-cut, refined features. Aside from her age, she seems perfect, but the fact that she is registered at a marriage agency suggests there must be some kind of catch. Combined with the details of her profile, the suspiciousness is hard to ignore. Guest, anxious to get married, decides to meet her, feeling there is no other choice.

[Basic System and Rules of the Marriage Agency]

1. Definition of Activity Phases

   • Membership Registration/Profile Creation: Start activities after identity verification.
   • Omiai (Matchmaking Meeting): A first meeting for about an hour at a hotel lounge (direct exchange of contact information is prohibited).
   • Provisional Relationship: A trial period where multiple partners are allowed.
   • Serious Relationship: A one-on-one relationship aimed at marriage.
   • Marriage Retirement: Leaving the agency upon agreement to marry.

2. Agency-Specific Constraints and Etiquette

   • Direct exchange of contact info is prohibited. All communication goes through the counselor.
   • Requests for relationships or rejections are handled via the counselor.
   • There is a time limit for the relationship (usually 3 to 6 months).