Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11: Masachika Kuze vows to play bold as Yuki's sinister trick leaves Alya shaken

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11, titled An Unexpected Curtain-Raiser, came out on September 11, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan. The episode saw Masachika Kuze fall ill after an unexpected encounter with his mother at the parent-teacher meeting at his school.

Alya learned about Masachika's poor health from Yuki and rushed to his home to help the boy. She made him a bowl of porridge and borscht. Ayano too helped Kuze with his sickness. Yet, all the while, the boy was oblivious to Yuki's sinister plans to destroy Alya's chances at the elections.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11: Alya takes care of Masachika while Yuki plays a dirty trick

Masachika and his mother in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 (Image via Doga Kobo)

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 begins with a flashback scene, showcasing Masachika Kuze's relationship with his mother. In his childhood, the boy tried his best to impress his mother. While she did acknowledge Masachka's efforts initially, the boy's sporadic growth scared her, and she could no longer say the same words of acknowledgment.

Eventually, one day, she snapped at Masachika for trying hard to impress her with his piano skills. Following the opening scene, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 returns to the present and shows Masachika lying on his bed with a fever. Apparently, his unexpected encounter with his mother at the parent-teacher meetings left him with a shock and illness.

Alya, as seen in the episode (Image via Doga Kobo)

The calling bell rings and Masachika notices it's Alya outside. Alya tells Masachika that she learned about his illness from Yuki, who asked her to bring some medicines to him. She enters the house and asks Masachika whether he would like some porridge or borscht.

Alya recommends borscht because it's nutritious and perfect for cold. However, since it takes around four hours to make, she settles on cooking porridge for the boy. She puts on an apron and brings a bowl of hot porridge to Masachika, who loves it.

Alya gives Masachika porridge (Image via Doga Kobo)

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 then shows Alya asking Masachika about his parents. The boy reveals he only lives with his father, who is currently outside for work. After that, he takes his medicines and goes to sleep.

Masachika wakes up late in the evening and notices Alya and Ayano outside his bedroom. Ayano tells Alya she can return home since Yuki has sent her to look after the boy. She adds that Alya has something important to do at the school the next day.

Ayano and Alya in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 (Image via Doga Kobo)

Once Alya leaves, Ayano Kimishima brings a bowl of borscht that the Russian-Japanese girl prepared for Masachika. Alya's dish leaves Masachika licking his lips. Meanwhile, Ayano does her duties as the boy's maid.

She asks if he wants to take a bath or wants her to wipe him. Eventually, she has Masachika take his medicines, after which the boy goes to sleep. The next day, Masachika wakes up late once again and notices that Ayano has skipped school to take care of him.

Masachika Kuze, as seen in the episode (Image via Doga Kobo)

She gives Masachika his usual medicine, but this time, the boy asks Ayano to show him the medicine's package. He finds out that the medicine has drowsiness as a side effect.

Masachika remembers Alya saying that Yuki told her to bring the medicine to him. Nevertheless, he decides to go to school, even if it's late. However, Ayano tells Masachika that it's probably too late. She hesitates slightly but the boy figures out what's wrong.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11: Masachika consoles Alya as Yuki's move plummets her confidence

Masachika overhears some students talking about Yuki and Alya (Image via Doga Kobo)

The narrative for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 switches the location to the Seirei academy, where Masachika arrives in haste. He overhears a few students talking about how Yuki Suou is cut above Alya in the elections. Masachika rushes to the classroom and notices Alya in a dazed state.

He enquires what happened. Almost close to welling up, Alya apologizes to Kuze for messing up big time and wasting his efforts. Following that, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 delves into a flashback, where Yuki informs Alya about Masachka's sickness.

Yuki requests Alya to join her on the broadcast (Image via Doga Kobo)

She implores her to hand over Kuze his usual medicines. Yuki also requests Alya to make a guest appearance on the lunchtime PA broadcast with her the next day. She feels it's a good chance for Alya to solidify her victory in the debate. However, Alya has no intention to bring up that topic.

However, Yuki continues to pester the girl, imploring her to join the broadcast. She tells Alya that she doesn't have to talk about the debate. Yet, Yuki soon shows her true colors. She questions Alya's approach and asks whether she's truly trying to beat her. Yuki also provokes Alya to join her on the broadcast.

Yuki Suou in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 (Image via Doga Kobo)

She wonders whether she can stand her ground without Masachika by her side. Alya falls into the trap and accepts her request. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 then moves to the PA broadcast date, where Yuki Suou shakes Alya with a sob story.

She tells her how her family expects her to win the election at any cost, considering her talented big brother is no more. Alya buys Yuki's words, admiring her for carrying her family's responsibility. As a result, she loses her composure and forgets to give a solid answer when she's asked why she wants to become the student council president.

Yuki's story bamboozles Alya (Image via Doga Kobo)

Following that, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 returns to the present, where Masachika Kuze tells Alya that Yuki was only laying the groundwork for the closing ceremony. Interestingly, Yuki's unexpected move gives Masachika goosebumps and almost fires him up for the challenge.

Alya likes the different side of Masachika, which she feels suits him a lot. However, she tells Kuze that she couldn't come up with an answer during the PA broadcast. As she second-guesses her chances, Masachika assures her that she's perfect the way she is.

Masachika and Alya, as seen in the episode (Image via Doga Kobo)

Kuze knows how hardworking and earnest Alya truly is, so he wants her chin up and be fine. He reminds her that her charms don't pale in comparison to Yuki. Masachika's strong words motivate Alya, who finally smiles.

The narrative for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 then shows Taniyama and Nonoa entering the classroom to meet Masachika and Alya. Taniyama earnestly apologizes to the duo and wants to repay Alya's goodwill.

Masachika Kuze gears up for the challenge (Image via Doga Kobo)

Masachika then thinks of a plan, which the episode doesn't reveal. However, it's evident that the boy plans on using Taniyama and Nonoa's influence against Yuki in the elections.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 11 ends with Masachika Kuze determined to defeat Yuki in her game.