Review: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

Title: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

Japanese Title: 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん

Edition: Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover

Author(s): Tanamachi, Saho, Sun Sun, Sun

Masachika Kuze, an unmotivated first-year student attending the prestigious Seirei Academy, mostly spends his time playing gacha games or sleeping through lectures. Despite his reputation as an undisciplined loafer, he attracts the interest of Alisa Mikhailovna "Alya" Kujou, the esteemed "solitary princess" who sits beside him in class. Alya is deeply revered by her peers, and she captivates everyone she encounters thanks to her entrancing looks and impeccable conduct. However, the beautiful half-Russian, half-Japanese girl has an adorable secret: while she constantly berates Masachika for his lax behavior, she conceals her true feelings behind affectionate and flirtatious remarks in Russian. Unbeknownst to Alya, Masachika understands every single one of her comments—for he is fluent in Russian! Bewildered by her enigmatic actions, Masachika decides to act clueless and play along, sparking an unconventional and heartwarming relationship with the charming girl.