Masterlist — Keito Lectures

Writer: Yuumasu
Season: Summer
Proofreading: mia

Chapters:

Summer Splash 1
Summer Splash 2
Summer Splash 3
Summer Splash 4
Summer Splash 5
Summer Splash 6

Summer Splash 1 || Keito Lectures

Summer Splash 1

Keito: —And we shall end today's Keito Lectures with "Discussing Traffic Rules".

Aira: HUH?!

Keito: I heard that. What was that "HUH?!" for?

Aira: Ah, I'm sorry! I think I know what this is about…

Mika: Nn. Shiratori-kun, did ya do sumthin' wrong?

Aira: Um, isn't there a roadway in front of Seisoukan? There didn't seem to be any cars and I was in a hurry so I crossed it—

Aira: And ended up meeting eyes with Hasumi-senpai who was on the crosswalk…

Keito: Huh, you haven't forgotten. So you do feel guilty in some way.

Keito: But violating traffic rules is incorrigible. Do reflect on your actions properly. Lack of vigilance paves the way for accidents.

Keito: Not to mention that we are idols. No matter the time and place; No matter who we are seen by, we must behave in an orderly fashion.

Aira: Ha… Yeah. That’s right. I know in my head that idols have their own private lives too, but seeing an idol ignore traffic lights would be a huge let-down.

Aira: I won't repeat it again. I'm really sorry.

Keito: You don't have to apologise to me. Being able to understand is more than enough.

Keito: Now, does anyone have any questions regarding traffic rules and etiquette? If there are none, then I shall explain the Road Traffic Act in relation to intersections.

Keito: Amagi seems to be raising his hand. Alright, speak up.

Hiiro: Umu! This is a great opportunity so I'd like you to explain the mystery regarding traffic lights.

Hiiro: Why is the "blue light" green in colour? Why don't we call it "green light"?

Aira: Hiro-kun, how's that related to traffic rules?

Mika: Yeah, but I'd like to know as well. I'm kinda curious now that ya mention it.

Keito: Hm. The origin of "blue light", huh…

Yuzuru: …Then, if you can pardon my rudeness, I shall explain.

Yuzuru: Back in the day, when traffic lights were first established in Japan, they were legally called "green lights".

Yuzuru: But articles introducing traffic lights recorded them as "blue lights", hence calling them "blue lights" became more widespread.

Yuzuru: Green vegetable juice, green apples, green crops—They're all green in colour, but since we call them "blue" in Japanese, they seemed to have played a part in the establishment of the name as well.^[1]

Yuzuru: And soon, even the law started calling them "blue lights".

Keito: Hm, you seem to be well-informed?

Yuzuru: It's all thanks to my master. When Bocchama was young, he would ask to go walking outside on a whim…

Yuzuru: So we would hold hands and slowly walk around the mansion.

Yuzuru: And he would ask me about various things such as the colour of traffic lights, shapes of signs, the significance of road reflectors… Always with those sparkling eyes, exactly in the way Hiiro-sama just did.

Yuzuru: Oh, let me sincerely apologise for going as far as mentioning unrelated details. Were you able to understand why they are called "blue lights"?

Hiiro: Umu. I've understood. Both about "blue lights" and how much Fushimi-senpai treasures Tori-kun.

Yuzuru: Fufu, how embarrassing. Keito-sama, if you may, let us continue now.

Keito: Yes. Are there any other questions?

Keito: …There seem to be none. Then let's start with the Road Traffic Act.

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[After a while]

Keito: —That's all for today.

Mika: Thank ya~ My head's a mess from tryin' to take in everythin' that was taught, but t’was mighty useful.

Mika: For a pedestrian, the lights from a car can be seen even from a distance, but it's hard to spot dark coloured clothes for the person drivin’, huh~

Mika: Maybe I should buy sumthin' reflective and put it on my bag next time.

Hiiro: I shall also do that. Hasumi-senpai, thank you for opening "Keito Lectures". I can acquire various kinds of knowledge by coming here. It's very fun!

Keito: Hm… It's admirable how Amagi tackles studies with so much positivity, but your lack of common sense is deeply worrying.

Keito: You haven't been facing any obstacles in your day-to-day life, right?

Hiiro: Umu! I've become quite familiar with the city's common sense.

Aira: He's a lot better compared to when we just met, but somehow the lack of common sense is still there, you know~?

Aira: Keito-senpai, let me apologise for this guy of mine.^[2]

Hiiro: Why is Aira apologising? …Ah.

Hiiro: Fushimi-senpai, I shall also help you tidy up. What can I do?

Yuzuru: I'm much obliged for your kindness. However, there is no reason to worry. You can leave the cleaning to me and have a pleasant chat with the others ♪

Hiiro: Hm… Even if you say that you never let anyone else do it.

Hiiro: We are all friends belonging to the same circle. Just once in a while, I would like you to let me help.

Yuzuru: However…

Keito: What about depending on Amagi's kindness this time, Fushimi? Didn't we agree to have lunch together after this?

Keito: It's more efficient to divide the work. I'll also help.

Yuzuru: …Understood. I shall leave the task of replacing the equipment to Keito-sama.

Yuzuru: As for Hiiro-sama, would it be possible for you to discard this bundle of newspapers?

Hiiro: Umu. No matter what happens on the way, I shall take responsibility and discard them.

Aira: No, the trashcan is right outside the corridor, so I don't think anything would happen? What about Kagehira-senpai and I?

Yuzuru: Yes… Then how about heading to COCHI before us and securing seats for everyone?

Mika: Got it. Then see ya later~

Yuzuru: Yes, let us meet later.

Yuzuru: Since cleaning is my hobby, there was no need to accept help.

Yuzuru: But sharing your joy like this isn't bad once in a while…♪

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^[1]The names of all the green things Yuzuru mentions contain the kanji for blue (青) in Japanese. And as noted by my proofreader, there were only four primary colours in Japan for a long time (blue, red, white and black). Hence the newspapers introduced the traffic lights as "blue" back in 1930, since the word for "green" was not commonly used until WW2.

^[2]Aira uses the term うちの人 to talk about Hiiro here which is usually used to refer to one's husband but can also mean a family member in general.

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Summer Splash 2 || Keito Lectures

Summer Splash 2

Yuzuru: (...I have completed the end of day report as well. Now all that is left is to meet up with the others.)

Yuzuru: (I asked Keito-sama and Hiiro-sama to go ahead of me, so…Oh?)

Hiiro: He~llo, Fushimi-senpai! This way!

Yuzuru: Ah, my deepest apologies for the wait.

Aira: No prob at all. Here, the menu.

Yuzuru: Thank you very much… Then I shall settle for this lunch set.

Mika: Ah, that's the same one as mine~ Naru-chan said that the karaage that comes with this lunch set is super tasty. I can't wait to try ♪

Mika: Nn~? Hasumi-senpai, where ya goin'?

Keito: Just a minute. I'll be back soon.

Aira: He walked towards the entrance. Seems like he's talking to…Kiryuu-senpai?

Hiiro: Buchou is also there. He's coming back with them.

Keito: Kiryuu and Nagumo came here to have lunch as well… But it looks like the seats are all filled.

Keito: Luckily, our table is quite big and we have extra space. So would you mind sharing with these two?

Hiiro: I see. Let's welcome them with pleasure.

Hiiro: Let's all clap our hands! After all, that's the correct way to receive someone.

Tetora: No, no… That's embarrassing so please stop it.

Tetora: I'll talk to the waiter and get two extra chairs, Taishou.

Kuro: Yeah, I'm leavin’ that to ya… But this is certainly an odd group. What's the reason behind it, Hasumi?

Keito: "Keito Lectures".

Kuro: "Keito Lectures"... Ah, now I remember. Isn't that the study circle ya organised, Danna?

Keito: Correct. Are you interested in joining as well?

Kuro: No way. Yer well aware that studyin’ isn't ma strong point.

Tetora: Taishou~ I've borrowed the chairs! I also placed the orders while at it.

Kuro: Thanks, Tetsu. Heave-ho…There.

Hiiro: Our circle isn't just for studying, Kiryuu-senpai. You see, today we learned about traffic rules.

Tetora: Traffic Rules? You mean stuff like "you should raise your hand before using the crosswalk~"?

Tetora: That's nostalgic~ I remember learning them in elementary school's traffic safety classes.

Kuro: Me too. Well, I mean, that's what yer being taught? Yer not kids.

Keito: Hm. But things like having to keep to the right side when there's no footpath—People surprisingly forget about them?

Keito: Actually, I had only planned to do a review. But Amagi seemed to be learning by feel, so it was actually worth teaching.

Keito: When I see this guy, I get reminded of how Kanzaki used to be. His earnest single-mindedness is praiseworthy, but his common sense wanes here and there.

Keito: He's very quick on the uptake, and his ambition makes you want to improve yourself as well. However, I'm worried that his lack of common sense may get him in some kind of unforseen trouble.

Tetora: Ah~ …I get Hasumi-senpai's feelings… I can kinda see what you mean.

Tetora: Even in the karate club and at "Shin", he can act strange sometimes~ He always catches you off-guard.

Kuro: So far, there's been no real harm. And thinkin’ ‘bout it, it’s actually kinda amusin’ to watch. Danna, were you able to do somethin’ about schoolin’ him?

Keito: Hard to tell. He's putting effort into it, but there are things you can't learn solely by sitting in a classroom.

Keito: In order to understand how much Amagi has adapted to society, maybe it's time to consider some hands-on training…?

Kuro: Hands-on trainin’… Hey, what do ya think ‘bout "Keito Lectures" going on an outin’?

Kuro: Everyone in the "Overnight Outdoors Party" I belong to doesn't keep up with social norms, so at first even decidin’ on our destination was a pain.

Kuro: But as we continued our activities, we came to understand one another's habits. Now we’ve settled down and are havin’ fun.

Kuro: Danna's circle should also go on a trip to some faraway place. Livin’ together, even for just two days and a night, can improve everyone's cooperativeness, and the journey to your destination can also be educational, don’tcha think?

Keito: Hm… Then what about going to the mountains and meditating under a waterfall?

Kuro: Oi, oi. Not everyone's Kanzaki… That's too much for an ordinary person.

Keito: But I can't think of anything else. I rarely leave my home area so I don't know anything about these "outing spots".

Kuro: I see. Then what about an average campin’?

Kuro: There's a campsite we often use at "Overnight Outdoors Party." It’s aimed for beginners, so there's a lot of services offered.

Kuro: An instructor is permanently stationed in a control office, so ya can consult them whenever yer in trouble. And ya can also borrow everythin’ ya need for campin’, from tents to cookin’ utensils.

Kuro: If ya ever run out of food, ya can get them from a nearby convenience store. So it's famous for bein’ enjoyable even if ya arrive empty-handed.

Keito: Huh, tell me all the details.

Mika: …Hasumi-senpai ‘n Kiryuu-senpai seem excited discussin' ‘bout campin', huh?

Hiiro: Yes. By the way, what is this "camping"?

Aira: What? So you were silently listening without knowing what it was?

Hiiro: Umu, interrupting a conversation is not good, after all. I want you to tell me what camping is.

Aira: Um, how do I explain… It's like… Sleeping outdoors?

Yuzuru: If I had to explain it, I would say that its definition is closer to an encampment. We use a tent—A simple house made of cloth.

Hiiro: If it's about sleeping outdoors, then I have knowledge about it. Since we have a custom of hunting back in my hometown. In that case, are we planning to go hunting?

Hiiro: Fufu, I'm looking forward to it. I'm always being taught by everyone… But maybe I’ll finally be of use to others…♪

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