[it's a good enough save, at least. majima doesn't know him well enough to pry or to know for certain that it isn't what he's getting at face value so he just nods, prepared to give him a real answer. it's not an uncommon question]

It's like a host club, but fancier. You pay to spend time with a girl or guy to talk [and his tone is pretty good at telegraphing and only talk] about anything, really. Some people think it's a nice way to unwind after a long work day, others see it as good company to drink with. It just depends on the customer.