I've apologized to Unico telephonically for concluding that he was lying yesterday. (I'd concluded that based on the best evidence I could collect at the time and having been unable to reach him to receive his evidence for the claim).
That video is very problematic, however, and makes me apologize to him here as well for concluding that he had lied. I admit that though I never thought this could happen at a place like Blue, I was wrong (though it doesn't make me question the honesty of the spa itself or its owners, just the Emo). As a frequent hobbyist for many years now, I strongly disagree with massagjunkie's assertion that 'those mamasans make a killing' or that this is any kind of a big problem generally.
I agree with Bestman that the Emo shouldn't generally be in the room (except perhaps to refresh towels) while the shower's occurring.
But the vid clearly shows her taking the customer's wallet out, which is absolutely unacceptable.
I have no connection to Blue or influence with them other than as a good customer, but have recommended that the Emo be fired and been told that will happen.
I also understand that the spa will start making available those little plastic bags some places use so that hobbyists use to convey their valuables to the shower room and back.
Finally, I've also told Unico and repeat here that although what the mamasan apparently did was illegal and wrong, I strongly believe (although I'm no expert) that what he did in secretly recording a session was also illegal and wrong.
It's an
invasion of privacy (Cici's) and actionable as such (although I'm sure that she and the spa won't pursue that; in my view he did a service of a sort in exposing this behavior in this instance -- though one I hope won't be repeated).
The whole business is more than a little sordid, unfortunate, and dismaying.
Now excuse me, as I'm going to call and try to make an appointment to see Seven today . . .
