Toradora! (Light Novel), Vol. 1

"Eye of the Taiga" follows Takasu Ryuuji, a kind-hearted high school student who struggles with his intimidating appearance and finding friends and romance. His second year begins on a promising note with a secret crush, but things take a turn when he encounters Aisaka Taiga, a fierce and surprisingly small classmate known as the palmtop tiger. Their meeting sets the stage for a story filled with humor and unexpected interactions.