Hidden down a quiet alley in Tokyo, theres a small, unassuming caf that has been serving coffee for over a century. But beneath its cozy surface lies a magical secret: this caf allows a select few to travel back in time. The rules are strict, the seat is always the same, and the journey must end before the coffee gets cold.

Across one summer, four visitors sit down with hopes of seeing someone from their pasta lost lover, a sister long gone, a husband whose memory is fading, a daughter never met. Each of them must confront not just time, but their own regrets, fears, and hopes for connection.

Tender, gently philosophical, and quietly magical, Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a story about love, forgiveness, and the moments that linger in our hearts. With charm and emotional depth, Toshikazu Kawaguchi invites readers to consider a timeless question: If you could revisit one moment, who would you want to see again?