Ep 9. Going to the Sea with You

In Toradora season 1 episode 9, titled "Going to the Sea with You," the summer break begins and the characters are excited about their upcoming plans. Taiga invites everyone to her family's beach house and they agree to go together.

As they pack for the trip, Ryuuji struggles to find the perfect swimsuit for Taiga, wanting her to feel comfortable and confident. Meanwhile, Ami makes a surprise appearance at the house and everyone is shocked to see her. She eventually convinces the group to let her join them on their beach trip.

Once they arrive at the beach house, the group spends their first day having fun in the sun and playing in the water. However, tensions rise when Ami teases Taiga about her feelings for Ryuuji, causing Taiga to lash out in anger. Later that night, Ryuuji and Taiga have a heart-to-heart conversation about their true feelings for each other.

The rest of their trip is filled with more fun beach activities and bonding moments between the friends. However, a surprise storm hits the beach house, causing everyone to huddle together for safety. During this time, the group opens up to each other about their fears and insecurities.

As their trip comes to an end, the group reflects on their time together and the growth they've experienced. Ryuuji and Taiga also come to a realization about their feelings for each other, but they're not quite ready to act on them yet.

Overall, "Going to the Sea with You" is a heartwarming and emotional episode that showcases the strong bonds between the characters and their personal growth throughout the show.