Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6: Alya learns about Yuki's feelings for Masachika, while Ayano is introduced

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6, titled A Kiss of the Indirect Variety, was released on August 7, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan. The episode saw Yuki Suou tease Alya by telling her that she loves Masachika Kuze. Additionally, she introduced Ayano Kimishima to everyone as her running partner for the student council presidential elections.

Besides that, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 highlighted Alya and Masachika Kuze sharing a moment at a cafe, where the boy gave Alya some tips on how to go about her campaign, especially if she had to win against Yuki Suou. After a filler-ish episode, the series returned to the main plot.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6: Yuki Suou tells Alya how she feels about Masachika Kuze

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Picking up the events from the previous installment, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 kicks off with Masachika Kuze introducing himself to the other student council members. Kenzaki asks Masachika to help Masha with some work later in the day.

Meanwhile, Yuki Suou decides to go to the art club to discuss their upcoming exhibit and asks Alya to accompany her as the student council treasurer. Masachika feels Yuki is brewing something sinister. While walking in the hallway, Alya asks Yuki if she has a minute to talk.

Yuki takes Alya to an empty room and asks what's wrong. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 then shows Alya telling Yuki Suou about Masachika Kuze's decision to help her in the presidential election.

Yuki Suou in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 (Image via Doga Kobo)

Yuki says she doesn't mind. However, she's slightly upset that Masachika didn't choose her. She adds that she loves Masachika more than her parents. Yuki Suou's confession shocks Alya, who doesn't know that Masachika and Yuki are siblings.

Yuki uses the misunderstanding to her advantage and begins to tease her. She asks Alya about her feelings for Masachika. Slightly taken aback and embarrassed, Alya replies that she thinks of Masachika as her close friend.

Alya confronts Yuki (Image via Doga Kobo)

When Yuki presses her further, she declares that while she doesn't know if she likes him or not, she won't let Yuki have him. Alya's outburst pleases Yuki, as she feels they should head to the art club.

The narrative for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 then shows Yuki asking Alya if she can call her by her nickname, to which the girl says yes. Yuki also implores Alya to call her by her first name.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6: Masachika, Masha, and black tea with jam

Maria, aka Masha, as seen in the episode (Image via Doga Kobo)

The narrative for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 switches to the student council room, where Masachika Kuze notices Masha's excellent work ethic. Meanwhile, Chisaki shows her sloppy side, as she drops several books from the shelf.

After working for a while, Masha asks Masachika whether he would like some black tea. She adds that Masachika should try the tea with jam. During their conversation, she asks the boy whether she knows a lot about Russia.

Masachika replies that he only knows a few things by watching movies with his grandfather. He hides the fact that he studied Russian strenuously to talk to the girl he liked in childhood. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 then shows Alya and Yuki returning to the student council room.

Alya pouts in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 (Image via Doga Kobo)

Alya sits close to Masachika, much to the latter's shock. Yuki finds the scene amusing. The silver-haired girl says it's bad luck for a young female to sit in the corner. However, Masha reminds her that it's for those who have decided to marry.

She asks Alya whether she has found someone she wants to get married. Embarrassed, Alya blurts in Russian that it's too soon for her to marry someone. Masha then gives her a plate full of jam.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6: Masachika's indirect kiss with Alya

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After finishing the student council's work, Alya and Masachika prepare to head back home. While on their way, Masachika asks Alya whether she would like to stop by a cafe. He thinks that since they are aiming for the elections, they should discuss various issues first.

Alya casually blurts out in Russian that she thinks it's a date. At the cafe, Alya orders ice cream and a few sweets to clear off her head. Masachika asks if something happened with Yuki, but the girl doesn't answer. Alya then enquires whether he and Yuki are dating.

Alya stares at Masachika (Image via Doga Kobo)

However, Masachika assures her that he isn't dating. He adds that Yuki must have done that to mess with her. The narrative for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 then shows Masachika bluntly telling Alya that with where they stand now, they have zero chance of beating Yuki in the election.

Masachika informs Alya that Yuki has been a front-runner for a while. Even in middle school, she earned everyone's favor with her expertise in the student congress (a debate).

Alya and Masachika's indirect kiss (Image via Doga Kobo)

As Masachika continues to talk about Yuki, Masachika thinks of something mischievous. She offers the boy a bite of parfait from her spoon. Masachika accepts her offer, aware of the fact that it's an indirect kiss.

He then returns to the previous conversation, adding that they must think from a different angle to beat Yuki. Masachika recalls how Kenzaki used his transformation story as the focal point to win the election. Similarly, he thinks Alya must let everyone know about her hard work.

Masachika advises Alya to eye the first term's closing ceremony speech to rouse the students' interest in her as a potential candidate. He also feels she shouldn't fake anything, but speak her mind. After their discussion at the cafe, the duo heads back home.

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

Masachika wonders who Yuki Suou's running partner would be. He feels Taniyama Sayaka may become her partner. When Alya enquires about her, Masachika tells her that Taniyama took Yuki to the wire in the election they won back in middle school. As such, he feels Taniyama as an opponent can be tricky.

However, the next day at the student council office, Masachika Kuze finds out that Yuki Suou's running partner isn't Taniyama but Ayano Kimishima. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian episode 6 ends with Masachika looking slightly worried seeing Ayano.