It's weirdly cute, yeah. He tricks Rumia into not eating him by saying they can make more people if she lets him live. Family ensues.
It's true!What are you talking about?Thanks for the meal!I can create other humans!Wait!Is that so?I haven't eaten in ages!You're lying.Yes, it is!If you'll let me go I'll give you some humans that you can eat!Are you a human I can take and eat?