<p>Pretty sure they're talking about love or a true bond or something. All I know is that they repeat it in the final scene of the anime as well.</p>

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froshdo
<p>The &quot;something&quot; referred to love. Only, people who can see it are the whole bunch of people wanted to have it because that's the way it's meant to be. it's what was said at the start and end of the series. However, somehow it links to the conversation Ryuji had with Kushieda about the ghosts and UFOs on the beach house as Kushieda wanted to see what ghosts looked like. It might refer to the love we have for those who surround us. As in the case of Taiga and Ryuji, the whole time they thought of themselves as friends and never realised that was the love which didn't let them move away from each other. And at last, only they were able to see it as they both craved it for their life. Both of them missed the love from their family and found each other.</p>
<p>the ending was very satisfying and let me down too. As for Kushieda and Ami, both developed feelings of love and affection for Ryuji. While Kushieda thought Taiga needed him more and she felt guilty trying to steal Ryuji from her if she confessed her love towards Ryuji, Ami was the most mature girl in the school, who believed that Ryuji and Taiga both love each other. And she can't have Ryuji because trying it will only give her pain just like Kushieda.</p>
<p>The biggest sacrifice was made by Kushieda, she was betrayed by both his love and best friend. While I felt super bad for Ami too as she was badmouthing Taiga, she is always helpful to both Ryuji and Taiga. Honestly, Kushieda is able to confess her feelings to both Ryuji and Taiga at the end of the episode - Confession. But Ami was never able to, she only kept it to herself. And that was very painful.</p>
<p>Don't wait for Season 2, as the story was never meant for next season. It's complete on its own. Also, don't forget to watch the real ending after the ending theme in the series.</p>

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If only you hadn't rambled in this answer...it'd have been a good answer.
Makoto
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The first paragraph is only relevant to the question. Rest is unnecessary rambling...
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Lokesh Sharma
<p>So, this is something I am wondering but I don't remember if this was ever explained. At the start of <em>Toradora</em>, both Taiga and Ryuuji talk about something that's hidden and about how if somebody sees it, they would want to see it again and that someday, somebody would find it.</p>

<p>But what is that thing they are talking about? If it's explained in an episode then please tell me which episode, or please explain it here.</p>

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It seems to me like they're referring to 'love' or 'true love' (those emotions basically), rather than a physical item. I haven't seen an explanation anywhere (I took a quick look at the wikia), but it would fit with the genre and it matches the description.
TheGamer007
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@TheGamer007 Ah yeah it would make sense, I wasn't sure cause I don't remember it exactly mentioned somewhere, but I'm not sure as I've watched it a long time ago and I just started rewatching it and this was the first thing I was wondering
Jacquie T
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IIIRC, it was never explained in the light novel either. It could be intentional, left to the reader to interpret.
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What "thing" were Taiga and Ryuuji talking about in Episode 1?
# What "thing" were Taiga and Ryuuji talking about in Episode 1?
Posted by: username_0 on 2019-05-12
So, this is something I am wondering but I don't remember if this was ever explained. At the start of *Toradora*, both Taiga and Ryuuji talk about something that's hidden and about how if somebody sees it, they would want to see it again and that someday, somebody would find it.

But what is that thing they are talking about? If it's explained in an episode then please tell me which episode, or please explain it here.
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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: It seems to me like they're referring to 'love' or 'true love' (those emotions basically), rather than a physical item. I haven't seen an explanation anywhere (I took a quick look at the wikia), but it would fit with the genre and it matches the description.  
> **username_0**: @TheGamer007 Ah yeah it would make sense, I wasn't sure cause I don't remember it exactly mentioned somewhere, but I'm not sure as I've watched it a long time ago and I just started rewatching it and this was the first thing I was wondering  
> **username_2**: IIIRC, it was never explained in the light novel either. It could be intentional, left to the reader to interpret.  
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### Answer by username_3 on 2024-08-01. Score: 0
Pretty sure they're talking about love or a true bond or something. All I know is that they repeat it in the final scene of the anime as well.
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### Answer by username_4 on 2020-10-16. Score: -2
The "something" referred to love. Only, people who can see it are the whole bunch of people wanted to have it because that's the way it's meant to be. it's what was said at the start and end of the series. However, somehow it links to the conversation Ryuji had with Kushieda about the ghosts and UFOs on the beach house as Kushieda wanted to see what ghosts looked like. It might refer to the love we have for those who surround us. As in the case of Taiga and Ryuji, the whole time they thought of themselves as friends and never realised that was the love which didn't let them move away from each other. And at last, only they were able to see it as they both craved it for their life. Both of them missed the love from their family and found each other.

the ending was very satisfying and let me down too. As for Kushieda and Ami, both developed feelings of love and affection for Ryuji. While Kushieda thought Taiga needed him more and she felt guilty trying to steal Ryuji from her if she confessed her love towards Ryuji, Ami was the most mature girl in the school, who believed that Ryuji and Taiga both love each other. And she can't have Ryuji because trying it will only give her pain just like Kushieda.

The biggest sacrifice was made by Kushieda, she was betrayed by both his love and best friend. While I felt super bad for Ami too as she was badmouthing Taiga, she is always helpful to both Ryuji and Taiga. Honestly, Kushieda is able to confess her feelings to both Ryuji and Taiga at the end of the episode - Confession. But Ami was never able to, she only kept it to herself. And that was very painful.

Don't wait for Season 2, as the story was never meant for next season. It's complete on its own. Also, don't forget to watch the real ending after the ending theme in the series.
> **Comments:**
> **username_5** (2020-10-16): If only you hadn't rambled in this answer...it'd have been a good answer.  
> **username_6** (2024-08-03): The first paragraph is only relevant to the question. Rest is unnecessary rambling...  
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