Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE

As for my hobbies,

I'm into all kinds of otaku interests.

I know most of the anime and manga

that are popular these days.

That's all.

Thank you.

With this, Kuze is an official member of the student council.

Can you please work with Mariya today?

Sure.

I'm sorry.

Well,

you were the vice president in junior high.

You'll get the hang of it soon.

But for now, follow the members

and learn about the job.

Is it because you're short-staffed?

Yes, to be honest, we're lacking in manpower.

Sorry to interrupt your conversation.

About the exhibition,

I'd like to discuss it with the art club.

I'm counting on you.

Okay.

Also,

since we'll be discussing the budget,

I'd like the treasurer Alisa to come with me.

What?

All right.

President, I'll be back in a bit.

Okay, thank you.

Judging from this situation, she must have some other purpose.

I should be

the one to bring this up first.

Suou.

Do you have a minute?

Sure.

Why don't we use that empty classroom?

I've decided

to run for student council president with Kuze.

Yes, I know.

Masachika told me about it yesterday.

I see.

Well, is this what you wanted to talk about?

Yes. I didn't do anything wrong.

So I don't intend to apologize.

I just wanted to tell you in person.

I see.

Indeed,

you don't have to apologize to me.

Because it was Masachika's choice.

I have no complaints about that.

Nor do I want to vent my frustrations to you.

It's a shame

that he didn't choose me, though.

Suou.

Is Kuze your...

No, it's nothing.

I love him.

More than anyone in the world.

More than anyone?

Yes.

Compared to my love for my mother

and father,

my love for Masachika

is much greater.

What about you, Alisa?

What?

How do you feel about Masachika?

I...

Kuze is my friend.

A very important friend.

Do you like him?

What?

So what is it?

Do you like him?

"Like"?

Well, this feeling...

I've made it clear that I love him.

Alisa,

you should be clear too.

Although I don't know

if I like him or not,

I will never

let you have Kuze!

I see.

Anyway,

hearing you say that today is enough for me.

Well then, let's go to the art club.

Okay.

Right.

If you don't mind,

can I call you Alya too?

I always hear Masha and Masachika call you that.

I find this nickname very cute.

That's fine.

Please call me Yuki from now on too.

Yuki.

I'm so happy.

I think...

I just blurted out something outrageous.

Masha, about this part...

There's a mistake here.

Is that so?

I'll fix it then.

Yes, please.

Is she for real?

She's really good at her job.

On the other hand...

This. I think I saw it somewhere.

Wait, why did this happen?

Chisaki.

The library is going to change its collection of books today.

I heard they're short-staffed.

Leave it to me!

I'm sorry, Kuze.

That's just how Chisaki is.

It may not seem so,

but she's the best at coordinating

between committees and clubs.

It's fine.

This is putting the right person in the right place.

Let's take a break.

I'll make some black tea.

Let me help.

It's okay.

Just sit and wait.

I love making tea.

Kuze, do you like your tea with milk?

Or sugar?

There's jam too.

Jam?

Could that be Russian tea?

Since I'm here, I'll add some jam.

Okay.

President, you're fine with protein powder, right?

How's that fine?

I didn't know you made jokes like that.

What?

In Russia,

isn't black tea a winter beverage?

I think it's different for every family.

At least in my family,

we drink black tea in the summer too.

Well,

it's because my mom loves black tea.

Your mom is Japanese, after all.

Kuze,

do you know a lot about Russia?

Not really.

I just watched a few Russian movies with my grandpa.

I see.

But that was just the starting point.

I actually studied really hard

just to talk to that girl.

Here you go, thank you for waiting.

Thank you.

It's delicious.

Really? Thank you.

Come to think of it,

it seemed that Mother

liked black tea too.

So you don't add the jam directly to the tea?

It depends on the person.

I see.

So sweet.

We're back.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

Would you like some tea?

I'd love some.

Yes.

Okay.

Just a moment.

What is it?

Don't you think you're too close?

In Russia,

it's bad luck for a young woman to sit in the corner.

Is that so?

Yes.

No, but this is way too close!

What? Love triangle?

Is this a love triangle?

Hey, Masha.

Regarding what Alya just said,

is there such a jinx in Russia?

Yes.

But to be exact,

it is said that it could delay a woman's prospects for marriage.

Alya, have you met someone you want to marry?

Of course not.

It's just a whim.

Hey, really?

You're so annoying.

If it's "marriage", then it's too early.

Yes, you're only 15 years old.

The way you put it bothers me though.

Your sister is here! How could you say that in Russian?

Here, Alya.

Eat this first.

What is it?