Ami’s personality makes a lot of sense once you get further into the novel and learn more about her history. The other thing working in Ami’s favour is that Toradora! is a well written book in general. It’s not that Taiga is completely blameless for all the conflicts the two have, but it’s definitely more on Ami than Taiga. Taiga’s relationship is also framed a little differently, with the Palmtop Tiger trying her best not to instigate things with Ami and instead being the victim of Ami’s bullying. Knowing he’s not quite as taken with Ami as perhaps the anime implies shapes their relationship in a different light. Much of this is because the book moves a lot faster than the anime, and by the end of this volume, we’re almost at the end of Ami’s introductory arc, but I also think being able to read Ryuuji’s inner thoughts helps. Reading this volume of the light novels hasn’t changed my opinion much but I was admittedly far more engrossed in Ami’s story this time around than I was previously. Her personality always annoyed me and, being a fan of Taiga’s, I hated the way she treated my beloved heroine. With Ami now attending their school and transferring into the same class as Taiga and Ryuuji, our main protagonist is going to have to work hard to prevent an all-out war between the two girls…īack when I watched the anime adaption of Toradora! one of my least favourite characters was Ami. The blunt and impolite tone causes Taiga’s blood to boil, and before long the two are arch enemies. As the boys look on, they witness Ami remove her mask as she attempts to treat Taiga as a servant, requesting that Taiga refill Ami’s drink for her. Kitamura pulls Ryuuji aside and leaves Ami with Taiga, explaining that he wants Ryuuji to see Ami’s true personality. On the surface this new girl is the very image of perfection, with a kind personality and beautiful looks that landed her a job in modelling – but looks are often deceiving, and that certainly appears to be the case here!
When the parentals later leave so their kids can spend time with Ryuuji and Taiga, the two get to know Ami. The day before school resumes, Ryuuji and Taiga are hanging out in a nearby diner when they run into Kitamura and Ami, who are having a meal with their families. We reunite with Ryuuji and Taiga at the start of the new school year, which has brought with it a new transfer student – Kawashima Ami. Back in May I reviewed the first volume of this beloved series, and now I return to take a look at its second volume to see how the goings are going for Ryuuji and the Palmtop Tiger! With the boom in light novels being translated into English over the last couple of years, the industry finally grew to the point where Seven Seas Entertainment could take a chance on licensing the Toradora! light novels.
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