Despite Ryuji Takasu's gentle personality, his eyes make him look like an intimidating delinquent. He has a crush on classmate Minori Kushieda, and meets her best friend - the diminuitive but fierce Taiga Aisaka. Taiga is in love with Ryuji's friend Yusaku Kitamura, and they strike a deal to help ech other get closer to their respective love interests.