Before the coffee gets cold

# Before the Coffee Gets Cold Tucked within Tokyo's winding backstreets stands an unassuming café with over a century of history—and an extraordinary secret. This cherished establishment brews its coffee with meticulous care, yet what truly sets it apart is far more remarkable: guests can step backward through time itself. Four individuals arrive with deeply personal longings. One seeks closure from an absent lover. Another hopes to receive words from a husband whose mind has been stolen by Alzheimer's. A third wishes to reunite with a departed sister. The fourth dreams of finally meeting the daughter life denied them. Yet temporal passage comes with stringent conditions. Visitors must occupy a specific seat, remain within the café's walls, and return to the present moment before their coffee cools—or risk becoming trapped between worlds. Through this poignant narrative, Toshikazu Kawaguchi examines humanity's timeless fascination: given the chance to reshape your past, what would truly matter? And more profoundly—who would you move heaven and earth to see once more? Discover this touching meditation on regret, connection, and second chances. Order your copy today.