7th Time Loop WN Vol. 6 Fan Translation

Bonus Story: Prayers related to five

On that day's clandestine shopping trip, Arnold carried Rishe's purchases.

Feeling guilty about inconveniencing him with her shopping, but knowing Arnold wouldn't accept her attempts to return the favor, Rishe ended up with the crown prince holding a bag of fruit in one arm.

Determined to offer some form of gratitude instead, Rishe, walking beside Arnold, suddenly remembered something.

"Rishe?"

"Just a moment. I remember the lady at the fruit stand gave me a piece of paper and said, 'Open it later.'"

From the pocket of her cloak reserved for such excursions, she retrieved a brightly colored piece of paper. Arnold furrowed his brow as he looked at the paper folded into a triangle.

"Is it something suspicious?"

"It was just a coincidence that we bought something from that stall. I doubt there was any intention behind it..."

As they moved to a less crowded corner, they both peered at the paper, slowly unfolding it.

"It's... a lottery ticket? ...It seems like it."

"..."

It was likely a gimmick to attract shoppers. As Rishe finished unfolding the paper, she blinked at what was written.

"'With five kisses, may luck come to you on this day.'"

"..."

She regretted blurting it out seconds later.

(...Five kisses!?)

It was a miracle she hadn't shouted it out loud.

"I-I-I-I..."

"Is it necessary?" 

"Oh, no, no, no! Not at all!!"

Asked by Arnold with a furrowed brow, Rishe quickly shook her head. But internally, she felt a jolt.

(...But, I want to bring luck to Prince Arnold...)

Rishe was in love with Arnold. She wanted to offer him many such modest blessings. Surely Arnold saw through that brief hesitation. He must have interpreted it as Rishe truly desiring those "luck-bringing kisses."

"Oh!"

Rishe's hand was caught by Arnold's. Though she knew what he was about to do, as she couldn't believe it, Arnold lowered his long-lashed eyes.

And then, Arnold's kiss fell upon Rishe's fingertips. The commotion in the market was definitely not a figment of Rishe's imagination. Arnold glanced at Rishe and casually remarked:

"...Four more to go."

"P-Please, that's enough with this one...!!"

Even just that one kiss seemed to hold the power of five.

Rishe thought so earnestly, but in the end, she received all five kisses, leaving her utterly bewildered. Whether true luck would come or not would surely be revealed in the future.