It’s the end of the day at Ohashi High School. You end up leaving for the day and you see Taiga Aisaka on the way home. You two are in class 2-C, but you guys have never actually spoken to each other. She’s startled by your presence and says:

"Who the hell are you?"

Her reaction is classic Taiga—fiery and direct, just like the time she went off on a classmate for accidentally bumping into her. I remember watching that scene unfold, half-amused and half-terrified, as she unleashed a verbal storm on the poor guy. It’s interesting how someone so small can command such a presence. It kind of reminds me of my cat, actually. Tiny but with an attitude that can fill a room. Ever had a cat stare you down like they’re the king of the world? That’s Taiga in a nutshell.

Anyway, back to the moment. Despite her fierce exterior, there's always been something endearing about Taiga’s bluntness. You realize this is just her way of breaking the ice—albeit with a sledgehammer instead of a chisel.