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Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a magical realist novel set in a small, hidden café in Tokyo that allows customers to travel back in time—but only under strict rules. Most importantly, they must return to the present before their coffee gets cold. Toshikazu Kawaguchi uses a series of interconnected stories to explore themes of regret, love, loss, and reconciliation. Each visitor to the café hopes to revisit a moment in their past to say something unsaid, resolve emotional conflict, or reconnect with someone important. However, the experience teaches them that while the past cannot be changed, confronting it can transform how they live in the present. The novel blends gentle fantasy with emotional storytelling, focusing on acceptance, closure, and the enduring importance of human relationships.

About the Author

Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a Japanese writer, playwright, and theatre director. He originally created Before the Coffee Gets Cold as a stage play before adapting it into a bestselling novel that became part of an international book series. Kawaguchi is known for his emotionally resonant storytelling, often focusing on themes of time, memory, regret, and human connection. His works are characterized by their simplicity, warmth, and philosophical depth, resonating with readers across different cultures.

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