“Cicada” (a loan-word from a Mediterranean substrate language - that’s when you realize people really look down on you) in Japanese are called “semi.” Perhaps they have identity issues: “Are you an insect?” “Well, semi.” They kind of have a bummer of a life, living seven years underground to emerge expecting a semi-orgy (never done one of those but I’ve put it on my list) only to caught by some kid with a net and a plastic box. Just leave them alone and allow them to fulfill their lifespan. - William
"Cicada" (a loan-word from a Mediterranean substrate language - that's when you …