The pet I raised comes from the second dimension.

same moment
In the next room, Dorothy lay on her bed, her ears tightly covered in frustration.

A 26-degree air conditioner setting should be perfect for sleeping.

I studied with Taihua this morning.
I just had lunch.
Now is the perfect time to catch up on sleep.

However, while the temperature was quite pleasant, the noise was just too loud and annoying.

The sound of cicadas chirping in late summer could actually seep into the room through the soundproof glass window!

Especially those living on the first floor,
The cicadas in the trees outside kept buzzing, making it harder and harder for Rosie to fall asleep.

"Ah~"

Dorothy sighed sadly.

It put on Bluetooth headphones, wanting to watch videos to pass the time.

Since Taihua is already asleep, playing the sound out loud would disturb her, so wearing Bluetooth headphones is a basic courtesy.

As the videos scrolled up one by one, Dorothy became completely absorbed in her phone, and soon she suddenly sat up straight.

"Ok?"

Leaning against the corner of the bed, Dorothy changed from a sitting position to a squatting position, and after a moment she stood up straight.

Its expression also changes with its movements.
First, he looked surprised.

Then came the incredible,

Finally, the image was captured as one of unbridled joy.

The video shows a mukbang (eating broadcast) featuring deep-fried cicadas!
Can you eat cicadas?
Dorothy narrowed her eyes, put on her glasses, and her intelligence reigned supreme...

"Crunchy and delicious, tastes like chicken."

"It has * times the protein content of beef."

"Cicadas, also known as cicadas, are highly nutritious and suitable as a snack or supplement for the elderly or children. They are clean and hygienic."

The sound of one search video after another entered my ears through Bluetooth headphones.

The target goes straight for the brain.

Dorothy suddenly had a brilliant idea: to catch cicadas to eat!

Oh?
It seems I'll be the only one catching cicadas.

Donas is a vegetarian, Doraemon went out with someone, and the little tiger fish and the mermaid were not at home either.

Hehe ~
Thinking of this,

Dorothy chuckled mischievously twice.
It thought to itself that it was the only one who was lucky enough to have a good meal today!
Since she couldn't sleep anyway, it was all because the cicadas were too noisy. Having come up with an idea, Dorothy immediately put it into action, starting by looking for gauze and deftly making a net.

Quickly and easily get the tools sorted out
Dorothy's eyes darted resolutely out of the balcony window.

It walked around the outside of the building and came to the tree directly opposite Sister Su's bedroom window.

Dorothy looked up at the treetops, her eyes wide and bright, her gaze shining like the beams of a flashlight.

"One..."

"Six..."

"Thirteen in total... Is that all just on one side of the tree?"

So many cicadas!

Dorothy was surprised to find that there were 50% more cicadas on one tree than she had expected.

Based on the prices described in the video

A dozen or so cicadas could sell for at least 50 yuan, right?

Dorothy's mood instantly changed from sleepless nights of frustration to joy, as she could earn money simply by moving her hands, and keep the money for herself even if she didn't sell it.

"You naughty bugs~, I'm here to catch you!"

finished,

Dorothy raised the stick high,
It strained to lift the homemade net as high as possible.

Intelligent but clumsy, Dorothy's physical performance exudes a pure and simple charm.

"Whoosh."
They are quick-witted and nimble-fingered.

Dorothy successfully caught a cicada that was lying on a slightly lower spot.

The scent of cicadas up close is so enticing, even uncooked. Dorothy's claws grip the cicada's wings tightly.

Cicadas only suck tree sap and don't eat insects, making their meat a completely vegetarian food with zero pollution.

I just couldn't hold back anymore!

Dorothy pressed the cicada to her belly, using the soft white hairs on her abdomen as a tissue to wipe it clean. Once she felt clean enough, she threw it directly into her mouth.

Crackling sound...

The crisp chewing sound combined with the refreshing and savory taste,
Dorothy's big eyes lit up.

It caught another cicada and ate it like it was eating sunflower seeds.

"Wow~"

"If I had discovered earlier that cicadas were such a delicious food, I should have caught some every day. There was no need for me to be a vegetarian all the time."

"I really regret it!"

Muttering to herself, Dorothy recalled her life before she met the man (Huang Musong), when she was stealing vegetables in the fields of Jade Town.

Those vegetables were really great, big and plump, one of them could feed us for two days.

Moreover, the vegetable farmers don't care at all about the vegetables being stolen; sometimes, kind-hearted farmers will even throw them a few vegetables that aren't growing well.

There's just one downside:
Vegetables contain pesticides, and some have high levels of heavy metals, posing a health risk. Another challenge of living in the wild is the lack of clean water.
Washing vegetables is too expensive!
Dorothy thought it was more cost-effective to eat cicadas.

One cicada after another was eaten, and Dorothy's belly gradually swelled up; she was getting a little tired of eating.

"Gu..."

He let out a burp.
Dorothy patted her belly and lay down in the sun, enjoying a comfortable sunbathing session.

At home, Donas had just won a prize and bought a skin, and she was feeling depressed because she had spent all her money.

Although my sister Alwen was very happy
If she's happy, I'm happy; the money was well spent.

but……

This marshal is really annoyed!
Climbing onto the windowsill, Donas gazed out, intending to clear her mind by enjoying the scenery.

As it happened, they spotted Dorothy chewing something under a tree outside the window.
Donas's attention was immediately drawn to her companion's strange behavior.

Immediately open the window, lift the screen, and jump out.

Donas ran straight towards Dorothy on all fours.

"Hey!"

What are you eating?

Donas asked, her curiosity piqued.

Dorothy's companion is a vegetarian, and she was worried that Dorothy wouldn't be able to accept it, so she stopped chewing and lay on her side. "I didn't eat anything, I was just smacking my lips, don't get me wrong."

"No! I can smell something delicious, you must be sneaking a bite." Donas pounced over, sniffing Dorothy's mouth hard.

It does have a fragrance.
They're definitely sneaking food.
And it's definitely not a candy ball.

Because she is a vegan, Donas has difficulty meeting her daily protein requirements, which is why she is interested in all foods rich in protein.

Even if a dog really wants to eat the meat of a small animal, it will resolutely refuse.

As for cicadas...

"Eating cicadas from trees with bare mouths? Why not roast them?"

"It tastes even better when grilled."

As she made the suggestion, Donas bent her knees and gathered her strength to jump upwards.

She jumped a meter high with each leap, demonstrating exceptional jumping ability. Donas climbed the tree trunk to reach even higher.

Less than half a minute later.
Donas landed nimbly.
It even performed a very elegant somersault in mid-air as it jumped down.

Dorothy sat on the ground, looking at Donas with admiration, and exclaimed, "You're such a nimble mountain dog! You can climb such a tall tree and catch ten cicadas without using any tools?"

Using the character "枚" as a measure word to describe cicadas,

Dorothy clearly considered cicadas to be a type of food like melon seeds.

"Cicada?"

"That's called a cicada!"

"Cicadas are larvae in winter, accumulating energy in the soil. When spring arrives, they emerge from the soil and climb tree trunks in a form resembling small monkeys, changing their shape and growing into cicadas, which then live for the entire summer."

As she spoke, she threw the two cicadas she was holding in her palms into her mouth, chewed them briefly, and swallowed them.

It wasn't exactly a case of swallowing it whole.

Donas took a small sip of the flavor.

Delicious as always!
Dorothy was shocked by its behavior and couldn't help but lean closer to confirm, "Don't you not eat meat? Cicada...why?"

Scratching its head with its claws,

Dorothy rarely showed signs of being dazed or confused.
I really can't figure it out.

“Of course! I don’t eat meat, but cicadas are an exception. At this time of year, they have completed their reproductive mission, and every day from now on is torture. Can’t you hear how their cries have become very painful?” Donas explained with pity, while ending the suffering of the eight cicadas she was holding between her claws, biting off their heads with her teeth to end their lives.

Extremely fast movements

Donas was extremely decisive.
It caused the eight cicadas to die painlessly in the shortest possible time.

Dorothy still couldn't understand, and asked again, "Even if they are suffering, how can you guarantee that they definitely want to die? It's better to live a miserable life than to die, maybe they just want to hold on for a few more days?"

“I can understand their language! Although their expressions are incoherent, the gist is that they want to die quickly, or reproduce one more time before they die. They want to die, but they are destined to die in a few weeks when the temperature drops, so let me help them with the seppuku.” Donas explained her thoughts, turned around and went back to the courtyard to find pots and pans to prepare fried cicadas.

Gazing at his companion's retreating figure.
Dorothy became more and more confused as she thought about it.
It is difficult for it to accept Donas's thought process.

In Dorothy's mind, as long as she doesn't die, no matter how difficult things get, she will eventually make a comeback.

For example, Huang Musong is one!

And there's Doraemon!

Given Doraemon's past living conditions, he lived under a dark, damp bridge and had to evade wild dogs every day...

If one is not careful and encounters a pervert among humans, being used as a punching bag, one will suffer beatings and kicks.

In Donas's opinion, such a difficult life was worse than death.

but!

Doraemon could endure it.
It endured until it was taken in and adopted.
Her real experience proves that Donas's perception was wrong.

Dorothy shook her head and started walking home, muttering to herself, "To borrow Dorothy's words, the real world is much better than the two-dimensional world. No matter what, you mustn't have suicidal thoughts. As long as you can endure it, you can weather any storm, and everything will be alright~"

Ah!
That's right.

Everything will be alright.
I must not be misled by Donas's erroneous perceptions.

Adjusting her glasses, Dorothy slipped through the small gate into the yard to help Donas prepare today's afternoon tea—fried and roasted cicadas. (End of Chapter)