Toradora! Vol. 8 (Light Novel)

Ryuji Takasu is a high school boy with a gentle personality. However, despite his kind nature, his eyes give him the appearance of an intimidating delinquent. As he enters his second year at Ohashi High School, he is relieved to be in the same class as his best friend, Yusaku Kitamura, and the girl he secretly has a crush on, Minori Kushieda. One day, an embarrassing mistake causes him to cross paths with the school’s tsundere queen, Taiga Aisaka, who is also Minori’s friend who goes by the nickname “Palmtop Tiger” due to her feisty, fiery personality. Though she instantly dislikes Ryuji, the two soon learn that not only do they live right next to each other, they are also crushing hard for each other’s best friend! With Ryuji pining for Minori and Taiga pining for Yusaku, they decide to form an unlikely alliance and help set each other up with their crushes.
Notice: This book is written in Japanese.