Verdict

On April 22, 2024, the Nagoya District Court sentenced Watanabe to nine years in prison and an 8 million yen fine. The judge stated that Watanabe’s crimes were “extremely cunning and took advantage of the psychology of her victims. Her motive of wanting to contribute to the host club’s sales was selfish.”

Background

Between March 2021 and August 2023, Watanabe approached three men in Nagoya, all in their 50s, by expressing romantic interest in them. She then lied to them about being in financial difficulty and defrauded them of money. She used the money to pay for host club fees and luxury goods.

Watanabe also created and sold a “romance manual” based on her own experiences. The manual included instructions on how to select targets and how to scam them out of money.

Impact

The case highlighted the sophistication of scams involving online dating and the large number of victims. It also raised awareness of the tactics used in romance scams and prompted calls for prevention measures.

We found the manual RiRi-chan made! Below is the content.

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Riri-chan, the top girl who earns 10 million yen a month【Manual to help everyone earn money】

Introduction

2022-05-29 12:57

Hello! ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )💗💗
It’s Riri-chan!❣️❣️

A brief self-introduction.

I am Riri-chan, a Twitter user who grew up with abusive parents, didn’t graduate high school, couldn’t study, and has been obsessed with host clubs in Kabukicho for four years since I was 20. I used to be homeless, always behind on payments, and am socially awkward. ❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )

People who should read this manual.

💟 Girls obsessed with host clubs
💟 Girls engaged in sugar daddy activities
💟 Girls with daytime jobs
💟 Girls with nighttime jobs
💟 Girls who want to earn a lot of money
💟 Girls who want to increase their earnings
💟 (For men who want to share this with girls) Hosts, scouts, pick-up artists, and men are also welcome! ❣️

 

Skills I want everyone to develop from reading this manual:

①The Ability to Earn More Money
→I want you to be able to earn more money and fulfill your dreams. ❣️ By learning my methods, I hope you will be able to earn more and shine brighter. Earning more money will help you realize “I can earn this much!” and recognize your own value, leading to greater confidence. ❣️❣️

②The Ability to Read People’s Minds
→Think and act from the perspective of the “old man” (a colloquial term possibly referring to a benefactor or sugar daddy). ❣️ This is very important for receiving money. When you can quickly sense what the old man is thinking and act accordingly, you’ll understand how to make him give you money. Essentially, doing what makes the old man happy will lead to receiving rewards.❣️❣️

③Adaptability in Kind Communication
→(I really couldn’t talk to people when I was a child‪‪( ´•̥  ̫ •̥` ). How can you calmly talk to the “old man” and build a trusting relationship, to the extent that he opens his heart and trusts you enough to give you money? I want you to learn this from me. ❣️❣️

④The Ability to Appear as a ‘Girl Who Needs Help’
→I’m not cute and my specs are low. However, I have managed to build such a strong relationship of trust that the old man thinks, “She’s the only one for me,” “I don’t want to let go of her,” “I would give up my life for her.” This has led to receiving large sums of money. Learn from this manual how to make the old man feel like he wants to help you and give you money.❣️❣️

⑤The Power to Make Someone Fall Seriously in Love
→Create many harmless serious lovers who genuinely like you. Make them truly fall in love with you. While a harmful serious lover (👴🏻💩) might constantly demand to meet and be selfishly insistent, creating harmless serious lovers leads them to think, “I don’t want Riri-chan to dislike me, so I’ll refrain from such comments…” and thus, they can be nurtured into good old men 💗💗❣️❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )

Why I Earn Money

I am infamously obsessed with host clubs (4 years running) ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️. Going to a host club means needing an unrealistically large sum of money every month (over 1 million yen) ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ ). At the same time as becoming obsessed with host clubs, I was working relentlessly in soaplands and health services.

Anyway, I’m not suited for the sex industry and I can’t earn enough money, I’m always short of money! ❣️❣️❣️( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) When I first started getting obsessed with host clubs, my earnings in the sex industry were like this ⬇️⬇️

うAh‪( ´•̥  ̫ •̥` )
With this… I can’t even afford champagne! ❣️❣️ I hate being outdone ❣️❣️. For someone as competitive as me, it feels like the end of the world.

Furthermore, I have atopic dermatitis, so going to work every day made my skin turn bright red. It was so embarrassing that it was painful even to meet with my clients.‪‪( ´•̥  ̫ •̥` )❣️❣️❣️❣️

The Trigger for Becoming a Successful Girl Who Receives Gifts Me👧🏻: “I’m going to get money from all the old men in my LINE contacts that I’ve gathered from working so far! ❣️❣️”

Frustrated that I couldn’t earn enough, I, then 20 years old, decided to bombard these older men with LINE messages asking, “Please give me money” 😂( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️.

At first, I had no idea what to say to actually get them to give me money… Most of the time, they would just respond with “What are you talking about?” But gradually, I started thinking, “What can I say to make them want to give me money?” and managed to adapt my approach. About a week later, I successfully received money from one of them! ❣️❣️

My first successful request for money! ❣️ I was trembling.

My Average Earnings from Requests After my first successful request, I thought, “I can do even more! ❣️” This newfound confidence led me to persist despite numerous failures, facing terrible men, and even while crying, I continued to ask for money. As a result…

At age 20, in my first year, I averaged 150,000 yen per month.

I was happy to become trusted enough to handle transactions on my own and it made earning money enjoyable. (´•̥ ̫ •̥`)

At age 21, in my second year, I averaged between 150,000 to 250,000 yen per month (with a peak of 500,000 yen).

At age 21, in my second year, I averaged between 150,000 to 250,000 yen per month (with a peak of 500,000 yen).

I was thrilled and excited the first time I was able to put a lot of brandy decorations. (´•̥ ̫ •̥`) I started going to the host club every day.

At age 22, in my third year, I averaged between 200,000 to 250,000 yen per month, with a peak of 700,000 yen.

As I became able to receive more and more, I gained a lot of confidence, thinking, “I can do it! ❣️” (´•̥ ̫ •̥`)

23 years old, 4th year, achieved 1000 five times!❣️❣️ (Maximum 1500)

The year I first managed to handle a 10 million yen account ❣️❣️❣️ I was truly, truly, truly happy, it broadened my world, and above all, I was so happy to please my client. (´•̥ ̫ •̥`) I worked tirelessly, relentlessly, and vigorously.

At age 24, entering my fifth year, I managed to accumulate 27 million yen over three months. 💗💗( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )

Earning such a large amount was incredibly tough, and I ended up being hospitalized for a month due to the stress, but it was the first time I managed to save up so much, and it was fun ❣️ Although I didn’t reach my target amount, my client was able to achieve their personal best record, which made me very happy. ‪‪( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) From now on, I’ll keep working even harder ❣️❣️❣️

Let’s work hard together.( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️❣️💢💢

What is ‘頂き女子'(Itadaki-Jyoshi)? How does it differ from ‘パパ活’ (sugar dating)?

The image of ‘パパ活’.

This is my interpretation.‪‪( ´•̥  ̫ •̥` )

In sugar dating (パパ活), it’s common for the sugar baby and sugar daddy to discuss activities like meals, dates, and the monthly amount of financial support to be provided, often in tens of thousands of yen. This discussion usually happens before meeting, and then the sugar baby receives money during the meeting. The first meeting after connecting on the app is often referred to as a “face-to-face” meeting, where the sugar baby may receive between 5,000 to 30,000 yen. On the other hand, there’s no initial meeting payment for luxury dining companionships (頂き女子).❣️

I created luxury dining companionships.

Oji-katsu

Luxury dining companionships involve a relationship where the older partner and the girl are in an equal relationship. However, from the perspective of the older partner, the girl is a shining and important presence. Here’s a brief explanation of luxury dining companionships:
①Build a trusting relationship and commit to the older partner.

②Turn the older partner into a harmless and genuine love interest.

③When in need, let the older partner express a desire to help and receive money.

For a more detailed explanation, especially for inexperienced girls starting from scratch, and to help girls currently in luxury dining companionships get even more from their arrangements, I’ve written a thorough guide below.💗💗❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )

 

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ちIkawakoro, su.

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💗💗💗💗💗START💗💗💗💗💗

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Luxury Dining Companionships Routine❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Chapter 1: Setting Goals❣️❣️

The first important step is “setting goals” ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ ) ❣️❣️ It’s not just about casually thinking, “I want some money,” or “It’s trendy, so I’ll give it a try.” Making money successfully requires more than just these simple thoughts ‪‪( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) ❣️❣️

Girls who have motivation and determination towards their “goals” can get lots of rewards.❣️❣️

The reasons I would like to receive money are:

・I want to make my favorite artist number one no matter what. They are my only favorite. I will definitely support them the most.
・I want to undergo plastic surgery to become cute and have a fresh start. I want to wear cute clothes, do cute makeup, and show everyone how great I look.
・I want to get my hands on desired luxury items and feel glamorous. I have a lot of things I want. I want to buy everything.
・I want to finish paying off my school fees and be free. I want to devote myself more to what I love.
・I want to gather a lot of money to spend on my favorite idol.

The skills I want to develop as a luxury dining companion are:

・Talk skills to manipulate the older partner.
・Ability to discern what the older partner is thinking.
・Ability to make the older partner think, “I’ll do anything for this girl.”

Let’s decide on a target amount. The optimal target amount ranges from 1,000 yen to 10 million yen.

⭕️ For beginners who have never received any payments, aiming for amounts in increments of 1,000 yen is recommended. This helps them understand how the process of receiving money works.

⭕️ For girls who have grasped how the process works, aiming for amounts between 100,000 to 500,000 yen is suggested.

⭕️ Girls who have succeeded in receiving payments multiple times and have learned patterns like how to make the older partner happy or when they are likely to offer money, can aim for amounts between 500,000 to 2 million yen.

⭕️ Girls who have built strong trust relationships, have excellent judgment of the older partner, and provide excellent aftercare can aim for amounts between 2 million to 5 million yen.

⭕️ Girls who have developed skills to make the older partner genuinely love them and think highly of them, to the extent that the older partner would do anything for them, can aim for amounts between 5 million to 10 million yen.

By the way, my goal is to prioritize my favorite artist no matter what. I continue to strive for a monthly goal of 10 million yen, even if it means my mental state gets a bit messy and worn out.( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️💢💢

Chapter 2: My “Girls Who Make You Want to Help Them” Character Setting

Theme: Pure and innocent girls👧🏻💞

Past Background :

Estranged from family (past domestic violence).

Both mother and father were involved in affairs.

Resistance towards marriage due to witnessing family issues.

Older sister was present but did not offer any help despite experiencing domestic violence.

Has not been in contact with family for a long time.

Left home at 18 to live alone because disliked being at home.

Started living alone but lacks financial planning, leading to a tight budget lifestyle.

Lacks reliable relatives.

Attended a fashion school but dropped out due to insufficient funds.

Personality Traits:

Uncomfortable around men.

Can’t make eye contact with men.

Trauma related to men.

First time naturally conversing was with the older partner.

Never had a proper boyfriend.

Been confessed to but rejected all proposals.

Secretly wishes to go back to fashion school.

Dreams of becoming a designer and creating a clothing brand.

Dislikes relying on others.

Tries to solve problems independently but often fails.

No one to consult with.

Dislikes seeking advice.

Few friends.

Struggles to make friends.

Didn’t attend school regularly.

Can’t say no when asked for help.

Gullible.

Wants to explore different places.

Doesn’t spend money on herself.

Manages to live on a tight budget of around 70,000 yen.

Wants to live a normal life.

Frail health.

Emotionally vulnerable.

Living Situation:

If meeting through night work, has dormitory accommodation where others cannot enter without permission.

If meeting through dating apps, lives in company-provided housing with similar rules.

Appearance:

Neat and clean.

Default dark hair.

Minimalistic nail art. Avoids intricate designs.

Light makeup. Avoids bold red lipstick.

Wears fluffy white clothes, avoids all-black outfits.

Doesn’t wear overly flashy shoes or accessories.

Doesn’t flaunt wearing luxury brand items.

Behavior:

Always wears a smile.

Nods frequently.

Shows genuine interest in conversations.

Makes eye contact.

Occasionally initiates light physical contact like touching shoulders.

Maintains a suitable distance in relationships, not overly clingy but enough to make the older partner want to chase after her.