Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん)

Good Morning.

Morning!

She's so pretty! Who is that?

Dude, look.

What? Whoa, it's Kujo.

Great way to start the day!

Good day! A pleasure, Miss Kujo!

How fortunate that our paths have crossed!

-Is there something you need? -

I was just thinking, we've never spoken.

The name's Ando, I'm a second-year.

You may not know me,

but your sister speaks of you often.

And as a result, I have been simply dying to meet you.

That said,

if you're free for lunch today,

perhaps you could grace me with your presence...

No, thank you.

Fair enough, then.

In that case,

might we at least exchange contact details for later?

Let me be frank.

I have absolutely zero interest in you.

If that's all, I must be going now.

Oh, wait. One note.

Your necklace is against school rules.

Jeez, she just shot down

the most popular guy in our grade!

Talk about high standards, huh?

Good morning, Kuze.

I said good morning, Kuze.

Late night with anime?

Oh, hey. Good morning to you, Alya.

Uh, yeah. You figured me out.

You never learn your lesson, do you?

How many times have you fallen asleep in class now?

If you can't watch responsibly,

then you should give it up.

The anime was over by 1:00 a.m.,

so it's not like the sun was coming up yet.

It was the episode discussion

that got me this time.

"Discussion," you say?

Ah-ha,

social media or some message board, or something.

Not quite.

Two-hour phone call with an otaku pal of mine.

Are you insane?

"Insane," huh?

Yes, perhaps!

So taken was I with a great work of art,

that I lost track of time and place.

Is it insane to love so deeply?

If so, then I accept your rebuke proudly.

I take it all back.

You're not insane. You are just plain stupid.

You sure are in rare form today, aren't you?

- -

What is it?

Did you just say something?

Yes, I did.

I was remarking on how pathetic you look.

Well, excuse me, then.

Eh?

What's wrong?

Aw, jeez.

Sorry, Alya,

can you share your chemistry book with me?

Really? You forgot it again?

Yeah. Guess I left it at home.

All right.

I'll allow it.

Thank you!

Iron. Cobalt.

What comes next? Anyone?

Let's hear it, Kuze.

Huh?

Oh, uh...

That hurt.

- -Hmm.

If you know, please tell the class.

Uh, yes, sir.

Wait, what was the question?

Ah! Copper, right?

Incorrect.

- -Kujo, give it a shot.

Yes, sir.

It's number 8. Nickel.

Correct.

Try to pay closer attention

in class, Kuze.

Right. Sorry.

Why did you give me the wrong answer?

I was simply indicating which question he was asking.

Oh, come on!

You were obviously pointing at the second choice!

That's slander, you know.

At least, try to hide your joy!

What was that?

I said that you're a moron.

Why are you sitting there

calling me a "cutie?"

I understood that, you know!

Both times!

What kind of weird mind games

are you playing here?

Uh?!

Who're you calling a baby?

Weirdo.

Back when I was in grade school,

I used to play with this Russian girl all the time.

She lived near my grandpa's place.

I'm a bit out of practice these days,

but I can pretty much understand

conversational Russian at least.

And now I'm in this completely bizarre situation.

I've got this super cute Russian girl

fawning over me in secret,

only it's not secret,

because she doesn't know I understand her!

But think about how she'd react if I told her.

Faint.

Not happening.

You're not allowed to use your mobile phone

during school hours, you know.

Unless this is an emergency, which I seriously doubt.

Actually, that's precisely what it is.

This is quite urgent.

I'm going to regret this, but go on.

Free gacha rolls.

But they run out in ten minutes.

You have some nerve,

pulling this stunt next to a student council officer.

An SSR!

I just got Tsukuyomi!

-Give me that! -No!

Tsukuyomi?

Like, the Goddess of the Moon

in Japanese mythology?

In that case,

why is her hair silver instead of black?

I dunno.

To remind people of the moon?

But who cares about the details?

As long as she's cute!

Hmph!

You are too kind, milady!

Man, I really pulled Tsukuyomi!

Uh, what was that?

I called you an addict. A total game junkie.

Hey. You shouldn't use those words lightly.

Uh! What?

I am strictly free to play,

so you can't exactly call me a junkie.

That title should be reserved for the pay-to-win whales only,

don't you agree?

Hm.

So what you're saying is,

no one wants to be put in the same category as you.

-Even whales. -So savage!

For a moment there,

I thought you were serious for once.

Now, now. "Serious" is my middle name!

And I assure you, madam,

that's an understatement.

More like the overstatement of the century.

Come on, we've got like,

80 more years to go.

I want girls!

So, anyway, what are you eating today?

Spicy mapo ramen.

C'mon! I'm having a crisis here!

To be fair, that is kind of the norm.

A stylish guy like you wouldn't understand.

Look! The student council's here!

The meeting ran too long. Is there an open table?

It'll be okay.