Toradora!

The acclaimed light novel that launched the beloved manga and anime franchise follows Ryuuji Takasu, a high school student burdened by an unfortunate misunderstanding. Despite his genuinely kind and gentle nature, Ryuuji possesses an intimidating face that makes him look like a hardened delinquent. This unintentional scowl makes forging friendships an uphill battle and renders the prospect of finding a girlfriend nearly impossible. As he enters his second year of high school, however, things finally seem to be looking up when he discovers that his secret crush is in his class. His optimism is abruptly shattered following an unexpected encounter with Taiga Aisaka. Standing just under five feet tall, she is deceptively beautiful yet undeniably terrifying, earning her the infamous nickname "Palmtop Tiger" among the student body. She is the single person in the entire school who strikes more fear into others than Ryuuji ever could. When a fateful mishap leaves him on the receiving end of her explosive fury, Ryuuji realizes that his promising new school year has just taken a dangerous and unpredictable turn.