I think the money in this story serves as a catalyst. Miyako is shy and straight laced, and she might be repressing her sexual desires. The financial reward gives her an excuse to ignore the "rules" (e.g. "it's weird, doing it with a friend"). The extra money is helpful, but she isn't totally broke without it, which I think helps the story feel less exploitative. That's just my two cents.
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