Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russian

7.8/10
Read: 18/18+
Bookmarked? Yes.

Before reading this, I thought I would like this manga much more; nevertheless, it’s still a solid read. There’s no question that this is a wholesome/satisfying read based on the concept itself, but I wished there was something more that would grab any reader’s full-blown attention.

As of now, there’s a clear plot line of the mc’s internal conflict, but that’s the only thing that separates this manga from the rest of rom-com, school stories. Besides for the mc and fmc, each character is surface-level as they serve their purpose, and there’s no expectation for them other than that. I do have expectations of them being developed further, but as of now, they are lacking.

Better side characters and more satisfying moments in the manga would unquestionably elevate this to the upper echelon of rom-coms as it possesses every aspect of an incredibly engaging romance story. Either way, it still has a lot going for itself, but falls a tad bit short from other departments.

Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired)
10 – God’s penmanship
9 – Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 – Instant bookmark
7 – Entertaining
6 – Good to pass time
5 – Why are you reading this?
4 – Bad. 
3 – Typical garbage. 
2 –  My head hurts. 
1 – Retirement is a thought.
0 – “Did they even give you a story?!”