Toradora!

Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle, housework‑loving high‑schooler whose quiet nature is often hidden behind a tough, intimidating face that leads others to label him a delinquent. In stark contrast stands Taiga Aisaka, a petite, doll‑like girl who carries a wooden katana and is known around school as the “Palmtop Tiger” for her fierce, fiery personality. A simple, embarrassing mistake brings the two unlikely friends together. Ryuuji quickly discovers that Taiga’s sharp exterior hides a sweet side and that she secretly admires the popular vice‑president, Yuusaku Kitamura, who happens to be Ryuuji’s best friend. Meanwhile, Ryuuji himself harbors a crush on the cheerful Minori Kushieda. The pair decide to help each other with their romantic pursuits, Taiga with Kitamura, and Ryuuji with Minori, setting off a series of comedic and heartfelt events that test their friendship, their own feelings, and the way they see each other. Through misunderstandings, heartfelt confessions, and unexpected growth, Ryuuji and Taiga learn that love and friendship can be surprisingly intertwined.