I Was Transported to Another World with a Male-to-Female Ratio of 1:3000 and Made into a Breeding Pet for the Demon Lord’s Army - 27

Chapter 27: The Human Male We Rescued Is Doing Well – Filming Arc

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“Ah~ That felt refreshing.”

Just when I thought something slimy had been poured on me in the forest, I was taken straight back to the castle and made to bathe with my clothes still on. For some reason, the cameras kept rolling even while I was in the bath. I could tell they were filming something with me as the main focus, but I had no clue what kind of content they were trying to capture.

I mean, there’s no way filming me would make for interesting content…  Maybe it’s something like 【Mystery! Let’s Follow the Strange Creature in the Forest】? Like a documentary-style show?

In that case, then it would explain why I hadn’t met any ordinary humans since being transported to this world.

“Even so, who in the world would want to watch footage of me, all slimy and see-through? If viewers start sending complaints, I’m not taking responsibility.”

『That bath felt nice, didn’t it? You did a great job with the outdoor shoot~. As a reward, let me use this hair dryer…』

『…Luna-sama?』

『Just kidding. I’ll dry you off with a towel instead~. Ruffle, ruffle~.』

“Nn…”

Now, wrapped in a fluffy and expensive-looking blanket, I was being rubbed down with strong, vigorous strokes. This sensation of having someone else dry me off… It reminded me of when I was a kid. It made me miss my mom.

『Well, we’ve successfully… Or rather, not so successfully captured the rescue scene. Next, we’ll be filming the part where Ken-chan has fully recovered.』

『Recovered…? Does that mean running around the room energetically?』

『Exactly. But I’d also like to include as many affectionate elements as possible. Everyone, when you think of an affectionate male, what kind of behavior comes to mind?』

『One that mates without hesitation!』

『Maybe one that initiates hugs on his own?』

『I see… I knew it. So it’s stuff like those that comes to mind, huh? Hmm, how should we portray it?』

『You seem troubled. In that case, allow me to share a good idea.』

『Oh? What kind of idea?』

『Simple! I shall take it upon myself to mate with Ken-chan! It’s not because I want to mate with Ken-chan, of course… But for the sake of filming, I have no choice! Now, Ken-chan! Hurry up and strip down and show the entire Demon Realm your first time mating!』

Just as I thought the rubbing was finished, I suddenly felt the hands on me become… More suggestive. Was it just my imagination? If it wasn’t… I might have to bite a finger or two.

『Isn’t that just an excuse for you to mate, Luna-sama? Besides, if we suddenly include a mating scene, the theater will descend into chaos, and the audience will dive headfirst into the screen. Also, structurally s[eaking, the mating scene is still far off.』

『Ah… So mating is definitely happening…』

『Of course it is! The title is ‘The Journey to Mating’, isn’t it? We’re planning to make the climax a rich and passionate mating scene. Deceiving the audience with a misleading title is unforgivable!』

『Then I must hurry and raise Ken-chan’s affection toward me so I’ll be chosen as his partner!』

Rustle, rustle…

『Luna-sama? What are you rummaging for?』

『I believe there was a pet toy that I used to play with Maru-chan somewhere around here!』

『This isn’t another dangerous one, is it? Have you properly reflected on what you did with the hair dryer?』

『I-It’s fine! This is just a chew toy, nothing dangerous! Umm… It should be around here somewhere… Ah, found it!』

Luna-san, after setting me down on the floor, pulled out a black object from somewhere. I was curious about what it was, but since I was looking up from below, I couldn’t quite see it. Everyone here was taller than me after all…

『This is… A bug toy, isn’t it?』

『It looks quite realistic… So plump and glossy, almost appetizing…』

『Hehehehe…. It’s not just realistic! It even has magic embedded in it. Once I register the caster like this…』

Rustle, rustle…

『See? Now I can control the bug at will!』

『Oh… The moving legs make it look even more real.』

『Right? When I showed this to Maru-chan, she got so excited, chasing it all over the room… Alright! Let’s place it in front of Ken-chan and see how he reacts.』

Plop…

“Hm? Luna-san? You dropped it.”

The object Luna-san had been searching for hit the floor with a thud. Thinking I should pick it up for her, I reached out toward the long, black object—

Rustle, rustle…

The black object twitched, as if stretching, and slowly transformed into a long, single shape.

Yes… Right before my eyes, a centipede—larger than my hand—crawled energetically across the floor. Its countless legs rustling against the surface.

“Hii—”

My breath caught in my throat, and a strangled sound escaped my lips.

“Huff… Huff… It’s okay. There’s no need to panic just yet. In these situations, the key is to avoid provoking it and back away slowly.”

Telling myself that, I carefully—without making a sound—began retreating. The worst thing I could do now was panic and lose sight of the centipede. If I lost track of it even once, it would be my defeat. Every time I stepped into this room, I’d be haunted by the thought, “There could be a centipede lurking somewhere…”

“Because I hate them so much… I have to end this here and now!”

『Hmm… He’s not reacting as much as I thought. Maybe if I bring it a little closer…』

RUSTLE RUSTLE!!!

“IDIOT! IDIOT! DON’T COME TOWARD ME LIKE THAT, YOU IDIOT!!! I CAN’T DO THIS! IT’S TOO MUCH! LUNA-SAN! LAMMY-SAN! HELP! I CAN’T HANDLE BUGS WITH TOO MANY LEGS!”

Realizing I couldn’t handle this alone, I clung to Luna-san, desperately pleading for help.

『Oh♡ Ken-chan, why are you suddenly hugging me so tightly?♡ And it’s more passionate than usual too♡. If you want to thank me for the toy, all I ask is for a little mating~♡♡♡』

Creak… Creak… Creak…

I was being hugged so tightly it felt like my spine might snap, but more importantly, I needed someone to do something about this centipede. Could it be that Luna-san was also bad with bugs?

『Oh my, this makes for quite a nice picture. Since we’re at it, shall we just start filming?』

『Ehh!? But I still want to enjoy more lovey-dovey time with Ken-chan!!!』

『Fret not, I am fully prepared. We can start the shooting right away. Luna-sama, stop whining and get ready quickly. If you cause too much trouble, our working hours will be cut short, and that means less Ken-chan petting time after today.』

『Haaahhh…! Fine. Let’s get this over with quickly, alright?』

『Understood. Staff! Just in case, please provide some paper for writing down lines! Also, pay extra attention to the lighting! Unlike outdoor shoots, the balance of light here is crucial, so please proceed with caution!』

『『『Yes!』』』

As the filming seemed to resume, the people around me started bustling about.

“No! Forget whatever you’re doing! The bug! The bug!!!”

I raised my voice and pointed at the insect crawling on the floor, but no one paid me any attention. Being ignored like this made me feel utterly alone… It made me feel like a bug….

『Now then, the scene for ‘Ba-thump! Sweet and Lovely Moments with Demi-Humans’ will begin!』

Clap!

『I-I’m just so glad Ken-chan has regained his energy. Lammy, don’t you think so too?』

『Yes and it seems that Ken-chan really loves us, demi-humans. He hugs us like this every single day, and honestly, I just don’t know what to do! Ohohohoho!』

“Please! Stop laughing and help me! It’s a centipede! A centipede bigger than my face is right here!”

『Even now, he’s expressing his love for us as he screams. How adorable… Ah, right, my line…』

『Luna-sama! Please read this.』

『Ahem… If Ken-chan is this affectionate, then maybe, with enough love and gentle care, he could have lovey-dovey mating sessions with any species of demi-human.』

『Oh, that’s an exciting possibility. In that case, let’s all be gentle with him. We absolutely must not force him into mating, right?』

『Yes, yes! That’s right!』

『『Hahahahaha!』』

“Why have you been ignoring me this whole time?! Luna-san, Lammy-san, you’re awful! I hate you!… Hic…”

『Oh, this is good… We’re getting a fantastic scene. Since we’re at it, why don’t you give him that toy? Maybe he’ll perk up and start jumping around with excitement.』

Nod.

『Oh! Look at that! There’s a bug toy that Ken-chan just loves!』

Squeeze!

At last, it seemed like Luna-san had understood me. Without hesitation, she picked up the huge centipede with her fingers.

S-So cool… I think I might be in love!

“Luna-san, thank you so mu—”

『Here! It’s a toy for you, Ken-chan!』

Drop…

“-!?!!!?!?!?!?!”

Right as I was about to thank her, she suddenly placed the centipede on my head.

Rustle rustle…

It was moving… It was rustling on top of my head…

『How is it? Happy now? No need to hold back. You can squish it or chew on it and play to your heart’s content~!』

“A… ABABABABABA—”

Thud!

『K-Ken-chan! Why did you suddenly fall down?!』

『He’s flailing wildly on the ground… Luna-sama, you must have done something weird again.』

『I didn’t do anything! Look, the bug toy is right here! You can chew on it as much as you like~!』

Poke!

A sensation… Dozens of tiny legs brushed against my cheek, sending an unbearable shudder through my entire body. Ah… This feeling… It was exactly the same as that time. That time when I was taking a nap on the grass at the park, and something crawled up my body.. That time when I was traumatized forever…

“Bububububu…”

『Ken-chaaaan!!!』

『He’s foaming at the mouth and stopped moving… Poor thing. Luna-sama, this is your fault.』

『Hey! I didn’t do anything! Ken-chan broke on his own! This is a false accusation! False accusation!』

『There’s no way he’d just break for no reason!』

『I did nothing wrong!!!!』

『Now, now, calm down. We managed to capture a good scene, so the filming for ‘Doki! Sweet and Lovely Moments with Demi-Humans’ is complete.』

『That’s good and all, but I refuse to accept being blamed for Ken-chan’s sudden breakdown!』

『Unfortunately, Luna-sama, you have too many prior offenses… So it’s only reasonable for me to accuse you.』

『Gnnnn…』

『Now then, for the final shot, Ken-chan will look into the camera and say a few words. That will conclude today’s filming. After that, you can make up with him. Staff! Prepare for the last scene—’Ken-chan’s Love Confession’!』

Rustle rustle…

『A speech… But Ken-chan doesn’t understand words. He can’t even repeat what we say, and communication with him is difficult as it is.』

『That won’t be a problem. When we say ‘speech,’ we’ll just add subtitles later to make it seem like he’s saying something nice.』

『…Are you sure…? Is that really okay?』

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