Key Takeaways
- Alya emerges as the winner of the presidential election after an exciting game and strategic speech.
- Masachika's ingenuity and last-minute changes in the speech led to a big win for Alya.
- The show features an original ending theme and has been confirmed for a second season.
The following contains spoilers for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Episode 12, “Facing Forward,” streaming now on Crunchyroll.
Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian has finally come to an end, with the season ending on an exciting note. From Yuki's transition to villain at the end of the season to Masachika showing her intelligence and cunning nature, the latest episode hit all the right notes to deliver Satisfy the fans of this interesting love story.
Alya may have lost in this year's presidential election, but her speech clearly confirmed her presidency. Even though it was already obvious that Alya would end up victorious with Masachika, the events that unfolded and led to the finale were completely withheld until the very end. With the series already confirmed for another season, it's safe to say Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian The end of the season did the series justice.
Game of Choice between siblings
Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian It may have been a romcom in the beginning, but in the end it is anything but a thriller. With the focus of the final episode on the speech that will change the course of the campaign, Yuki and Alya face off in a battle of wits.
It's like fighting a dog that bites. I want to kiss and love him, but I also have to discipline him so he won't bite again.
Although Yuki's attacks were fast and well-planned, she was no match for Alya's secret weapon—Masachika. With her own feelings, along with Masachika's last-minute changes to the speech, Alya ends up chasing Yuki once and for all.
Yuki's Strategy Game
Although marketed as a romcom with a bilingual romance, Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian ended up filming a psychological drama. With Masachika and Yuki's mental gymnastics and constant comebacks, the final episode of the series is nothing but an exciting competition. Yuki already showed her cunning in last week's episode, so now it's time for Masachika to show her true self.
I'll just stick to my original plan and aim for a big win.
Yuki calculated all the possible outcomes of the speech, which made him choose to go first and win over the crowd with a jumping event. His strategy relied on using his experience as a high school student council president, along with his current school network to sway public opinion. With Ayano sealing the deal with a cute but straightforward speech praising Yuki, both sides end up with a huge victory.
Attack on Masachika
Masachika finally shows his true colors in his opposition to Yuki's mental battle. The Otaku she puts on turns out to be cunning in disguise, as she transforms into Alya's strategic advisor by winning public opinion. While Alya's own speech was perfect and sincere, it was her introduction to Russian that really sealed the deal for her campaign. By introducing herself in Russian, Alya breaks the atmosphere created by Yuki and Ayano, drawing the audience to her.
However, this is not the only aspect of his attack, as the final blow to Yuki's plan is Masachika's own speech. His decision to side with Alya instead of Yuki led to the students doubting his credibility, but in his careful speech he was able to reveal the real reason he decided to support Masachika is Alya. With such a powerful attack on Yuki, Alya and Masachika won the hearts of the public—a fitting conclusion to this powerful romcom.
First in a series
The show featured an apocalypse theme for the first time
For the end of the season Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russianthe series, for the first time, featured an original ending theme song. Breaking with the tradition of featuring covers of classic J-Pop songs for the series finale theme, the show offered a special song featuring the voice of Alya Kujou.
If fans were hoping for a Russian song to come out in the last episode of this season, Alya's actress' title is still great. The studio's decision to revive classic titles with Alya's voice was certainly a bold move, but it clearly paid off in the form of adding a touch of nostalgia to the series.
Season update
Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian is confirmed for the 2nd season
Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian The season finale was immediately followed by the confirmation of a second season for the series. The announcement was accompanied by a special promotional video showing the renewal of the season. The lighthearted title will be developed from the fourth book, continuing the two love stories of Alya and Masachika on screen.
The second season will focus on the summer vacation arc of the light dramas, which means a lot of fanservice and romantic holidays are expected. While the first season spoiled most of the show's romance, the new adaptation may focus on the true romance between Alya and Masachika.
