Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a heartwarming and poignant novel that takes place in a quirky Tokyo café, where customers can travel back in time—though they can only do so under specific conditions. The central story revolves around a young woman who wants to visit the past to see her estranged lover one more time, but she is warned that she can only do so if she follows the café’s strict rules. This novel is a meditation on love, loss, regret, and the passage of time, as each character reflects on what they would change if they could go back in time. The book’s structure creates a unique blend of nostalgia, hope, and melancholy as it explores the complexities of relationships and the fragility of human existence.Tropes: Time Travel, Love and Loss, Second Chances, Regret, Relationships, Fate, Nostalgia, Emotional Healing.