: Taiga attempts to make cookies for her crush, Kitamura. After a series of comedic mishaps—including Taiga getting hit in the face with a basketball and accidentally throwing the cookies out a window—Ryūji eats the broken, salty remains to comfort her.
: Following their agreement to help one another with their respective crushes, Taiga begins spending nearly all her time at Ryūji’s house, much to the amusement of his mother, Yasuko. Toradora! (Dub) Episode 2
: Empowered by Ryūji, Taiga finally confesses her feelings to Kitamura. While Kitamura gently turns her down, preferring to stay friends, the moment serves as a significant growth point for Taiga’s vulnerability. : Taiga attempts to make cookies for her crush, Kitamura
The Toradora! English dub is often praised for its emotional range and performance: : Empowered by Ryūji, Taiga finally confesses her
: Because they are constantly together, classmates begin to gossip that the two are dating. This sends Taiga into a "tiger" rage, where she trashes a classroom to prove they aren't a couple.