Where does Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime leave off in the light novel? Explained

One of the finest rom-com series from the Summer 2024 line-up, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime has truly enthralled the audience with its captivating plot and memorable characters. Although the series concluded its run on September 18, 2024, with the twelfth episode, fans can't stop gushing over the fascinating chemistry between Alya and Masachika.

Thankfully, the rom-com series has been renewed for a sequel, which will continue Alya and Masachika's story. However, with no release date mentioned for season 2, some fans might want to pick up the light novel, i.e., the anime's original source material, and read what happens next to the beloved characters.

Those fans would like to know that Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime has covered three volumes from SunSunSun (author) and Momoco's (illustrator) light novel series. As such, the sequel is set to adapt the events from volume 4 and show Alya and Masachika having a lovely time during the summer break.

Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers from Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian light novel series.

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Where to start reading the light novel after Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime?

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime picked up the adaptation from volume 1's prologue chapter, The Solitary Princess and Her Lazy Neighbor, and ended at volume 3's epilogue, Chin Up. As a result, fans who want to read the light novel while waiting for season 2, can do so from volume 4.

Like every other installment, volume 4 also begins with a prologue. However, the anime has already covered it to reveal Masachika's backstory concerning his mother in episode 11. That said, fans can still start with the prologue, considering it provides more insight into the matter. Fans can also choose to dive into the story from volume 4's first chapter.

Alya and Masachika (Image via Doga Kobo)

Notably, volume 4 revolves around Alya and Masachika spending some lovely time away from school during the summer break to prepare for the campaign. Besides that, the volume's narrative follows the student council members, like Yuki, Kenzaki, Ayano, and others going to the beach to create fond memories.

Considering that Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime covered three volumes, the sequel might also do the same if the production studio decides to keep the same number of episodes. In that way, fans will learn about the identity of Masachika Kuze's childhood friend, which is revealed in volume 5.

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

Moreover, the sequel could feature events from volume 6, and adapt The School Festival Arc. Overall, fans can start reading the next three volumes and beyond before the sequel drops. Kadokawa publishes the novels under the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint in Japanese.

Yen Press acquired the license to publish the light novels in English. The publishing company has released six volumes thus far, with the seventh volume slated to be released on September 1, 2024. Interested fans can purchase the novels from Amazon, Flipkart, Barnes & Noble, and other digital platforms, aside from physical stores.

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Conclusion

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime has more or less faithfully covered the light novel. However, the anime's production studio, Doga Kobo, had to cut or shorten certain scenes from the novels to suit the anime's pacing. That said, the rom-com anime retained the show's essence.

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