Toradora! manga volume 9 features story by Yuyuko Takemiya and art by Zekkyo.

The day of the school’s annual Christmas Eve Party has arrived! Taiga has worked hard to throw a great party for the class—particularly for Ryuuji. In the meantime, Ryuuji has decided to use this occasion to finally confess his feelings to Minori. But when Ryuuji notices that Taiga has left without enjoying the very party she helped plan, love will have to wait!