| Native Title | Tokidoki Bosotto Roshiago de Dereru Tonari no Ārya-san (時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん) |
| Novel By | Momoco (Art), Sun Sun Sun (Story) |
| Studio | Doga Kobo |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Episode 3 Recap
This episode delves deeper into Alya san’s past, revealing more about her younger self. The episode begins with the introduction of Alya’s elder sister, Masha, who speaks fluent Japanese and asks Alya about the boy she likes at school. Alya denies having any romantic interest but can’t help thinking about Masachika and their first meeting.
We then flashback to Alya’s childhood in Russia, where she struggled to connect with her peers. As a diligent and meticulous girl, Alya’s seriousness isolated her, especially during group projects. This led her to decide to handle tasks on her own, believing others weren’t serious enough. This experience shaped her disdain for slackers.

Upon moving to Japan, Alya encounters Masachika, the epitome of a slacker, who often sleeps and puts little effort into his work. Initially unimpressed, Alya’s opinion changes when Masachika unexpectedly assists her in preparing for their cultural festival. This act begins to soften her view of him.
The episode takes a surprising turn at the end when Masachika meets Alya’s elder sister, Masha. This encounter hints at a potential love triangle and sets the stage for dramatic developments ahead.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Episode 4 Preview

In this episode, we might see Masha pursuing Kuze, with whom she might share some history. Even though it has not been proven yet, there is a high chance that she might be the Russian friend that Kuze thinks of. While I am sure the end game will be Alya, Masha can be a very strong love rival.
Also Read: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Episode 3 Review: Alya’s Love Rival Arrives

