Harem: Shooting Anime In Another World

Chapter 7

The introductory tale of "KonoSuba" is quite simple, with a distinct rhythm, essentially narrating how the main character was tricked by the goddess and chose to become an adventurer in a different world.

Naturally, this comes with no advantages. The goddess assured the protagonist that upon entering another world, he could select any powerful weapon, exceptional wisdom, or heavenly luck to accompany him.

Our protagonist also met expectations by choosing this seemingly unpleasant goddess as the condition for his wish, thus commencing a challenging life in a new world.

The primary challenge in filming this opening segment is virtually nonexistent, with the main concern being the props. Whether it involves numerous magic circles or magic crystals used for special effects, all were crafted by Durin himself.

Durin was once a genius at the Mage's Tower, the youngest to attain the level of a fifth-level grand mage, which is why so many magic circles would have directly pulled him out otherwise.

Moreover, the wings behind that angel, who is the next goddess, took Windy a considerable amount of time to finally create a visible pair. This is a situation where the opponent's tailoring skills are maxed out, and there is no doubt that the actress for that angel is her.

...

Early the following morning.

"You memorized your lines last night, right? When you perform later, please display the most exaggerated feelings and expressions possible! The more over-the-top, the funnier it will be, and the audience will love it!"

While saying this, Durin glanced at the two men who clearly had stayed up late and had dark circles under their eyes, then casually inquired, "Can I ask what you were doing last night? Don't tell me you couldn't sleep because you were too absorbed in the script."

"..."

Instantly, Zat and Aya, whose thoughts were exposed, quickly turned their faces away, and Durin sighed until Windy helped with makeup to conceal their tired appearances before the two returned to their previous state.

To be honest, Durin understands quite well that these two have been reading the script all night and haven't been able to rest properly. After all, he was in nearly the same situation during the supplementary filming.

For the people of the other world who have read the most knight novels, the script of "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo" is likely an intriguing read that they have never encountered before, and they can fully grasp it even if they stay up all night.

However, no matter how much he understands, he cannot relax his expectations for their acting; on the contrary, since the two are now reviewing the script and have comprehended the roles they are playing, they must perform their parts in an even better state!

Then, bringing a few people with him, he returned to the familiar small room, and this time, the official filming commenced.

...

In the pitch-black small room, the story of deceiving the protagonist progressed to the latter half.

After various inducements and persuasion, the protagonist, Zat, gradually became intrigued by the goddess's words and began to seriously contemplate how to time travel to the other world and achieve the pinnacle of life.

Then, suddenly, with the shining light of those magical crystals, the goddess abruptly stood up from her chair, striking a rather delicate pose and loudly declared, "Now, choose! I will grant you invincible powers!"

At that moment, the goddess beside her quickly tossed down cards with various abilities written on them from the skylight above.

Zat was taken aback by such a scene, but as he seriously examined the abilities displayed on those cards, he suddenly found himself unable to decide which extraordinary ability he should take to the other world.

However, while he was being so serious, a goddess sitting on a distant stool, while munching on a roasted sweet potato that had appeared from somewhere, impatiently said, "No, hurry up! It doesn't matter what you choose; I don't expect anything from a shut-in who stays at home all day."

"I'm... not a shut-in!! I just died while out, I don't stay locked up at home at all!!"

Zat quickly retorted, but at this moment, he clearly showed signs of being out of breath.

On the other hand, the goddess who licked her fingers said, "I don't care, can you hurry up?" There are many dead people waiting for me to entertain them behind you."

"!!"

This woman, just because she looks a little cuter, is so arrogant!

Unable to tolerate the goddess's attitude towards him, Zat clenched his fists and, panting, slowly stood up, gritting his teeth, "Hurry up and decide? Then let's decide... what to bring to the other world?"

"Yes, yes, can you decide quickly?!"

Swallowing the sweet potato in her mouth in one bite, the goddess turned her head sideways as if she had completely lost her patience.

Meanwhile, Zat on the opposite side slowly extended his finger and opened his mouth, "Then, it would be you."

"...."

"...."

With a long silence, as the magic circle for time traveling to the world gradually lit up beside them, the goddess who was taken to the other world also couldn't reflect on her own state and stood there in a daze.

"What did you just say..."

Before the conversation concluded, with a flash of light, Windy, adorned with a pair of large wings, fiercely squeezed the magical crystal in her hand until it burst, directly falling from the skylight above.

In a flood of light, she, having already memorized her lines, slowly said, "Understood. Then, I will take over Lord Aqua's future work. Lord Zat's request has been approved according to the regulations."

"Eh... eh?!!!"

The magic circle that appeared from the ground completely disregarded Aqua's surprise, enveloping her and Zat within it. A goddess who finally realized the situation was also shocked and exclaimed, "No way, right? This can't be true?! No, no, no, wait..."

However, faced with her flustered state, the angel shook her head without changing her expression.

"Ugh,!! This is strange, how can a goddess also be taken to another world?! This is invalid! This choice is invalid!! Wait, wait!!"

"Please go ahead, Lord Aqua. On the day you successfully defeat the Demon King, someone will come to welcome you."

"No way! I'm a goddess, I have recovery and healing abilities, but I have no combat power! I can't defeat the Demon King!!"

No matter how much Aqua struggled, the magic circle that had already begun to activate could not be halted by her actions.

At the same time, Zat, far away, laughed heartily with a cheeky expression, saying, "Heh heh heh, how does it feel to be taken away by a man you despise?" Heh heh heh, you were designated to be brought back by me. As a goddess, please use your divine power to live comfortably!!"

In that moment, Zat's exaggerated facial expressions almost made Durin, hidden in the shadows, lose his composure. He was convinced that the divine aura expressed by Zat was nearly on par with the male protagonist from the original anime.

And after seeing Zat's figure...

"No, there's no way I'm going to another world with this guy! Stop it!!"

"Ah hahahaha!"

With an explosion of strong light that seemed to traverse time and space, the first story was completed.

"Cut! Wonderful! I can feel your faces even from here. It's as if you've completely become your characters. Zat's delighted smile when he deceived someone and Aya's painful expression when she was deceived are just like the characters in the story!"

In response to Durin's serious and acknowledging words, the two in the room showed no reaction at all, and instead...

"Hahaha, this fool was deceived by me! Let's go to another world quietly together!!"

"No way, this useless knight! I absolutely do not want to go to another world with someone like you!"

"..."

Seeing such a scene, unsure of what to say, Durin smiled subtly, then suddenly slammed the magic crystal in his hand down hard, loudly declaring, "It's good to get into character, but adjust it before the meal, hey!!"