Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle high school student who enjoys housework; however, his intimidating appearance often leads people to mistake him for a delinquent, contrasting with his kind nature. In contrast, Taiga Aisaka is a petite, doll-like student who is far from being a cute and fragile girl. Armed with a wooden katana and a feisty personality, Taiga is known throughout the school as the "Palmtop Tiger." One day, an embarrassing mistake brings the two students together. Ryuuji discovers that Taiga has a sweet side: she has a crush on the popular vice president, Yuusaku Kitamura, who happens to be his best friend. But things only get crazier when Ryuuji reveals that he has a crush on Minori Kushieda—Taiga's best friend! Toradora! is a romantic comedy that follows this odd duo as they embark on a quest to help each other with their respective crushes, forming an unlikely alliance in the process.