Julie Y. (naboo) reviewed on 6/6/2025 + 35 more book reviews

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I am definitely looking forward to reading more books in the "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" series. 

Just like the previous books in the series, four individuals visit a mysterious Tokyo café to utilize time travel. 

The first person is a boy named Yuki Kiriyama, seven years old, who desires a trip back in time when his parents first announce that they are getting a divorce. When his parents first told him they are getting a divorce, he reacted by crying. Since the divorce, he has seen how happy they have become. Thus, he wants to return to that particular day and time but instead show them his support. 

The second person is a widow by the name of Megumi Sakura, who wants to travel back in time so that her late husband can name their baby girl. 

The third person is a young woman named Yoko Kawashima, who returns to the past to apologize to her father for eloping against his wishes. She is sorry regarding her situation and would like an opportunity to apologize to her father regarding her marriage. 

The last person is another young female name,Tsugumi who steps back in time to meet Ayame at the café and amend their relationship before she dies.  

I enjoyed reading each one of these "mini stories".  My only complaint is, since I had not read the previous books in the series, I was not familiar with the main characters at the café. 

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