Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Description

Step into the enchanting world of ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold,’ Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s heartwarming and poignant novel. Nestled in a quiet Tokyo alley, there’s a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee for over a hundred years. But this isn’t just any café; it offers its customers a unique, if challenging, experience: the chance to travel back in time. However, strict rules apply: you can only visit the past in a specific seat, you cannot change the present, and you must return before your coffee gets cold. Through four interconnected stories, customers visit loved ones, confront regrets, and seek closure. From a woman who wants to confront the man who left her, to a sister meeting her ghost, each narrative tenderly explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ is a charming and thought-provoking meditation on time, fate, and the profound impact of our choices. Prepare to be moved, charmed, and left contemplating the preciousness of every moment.