Before the Coffee Gets Cold

In a small Tokyo café hidden in a back alley, a peculiar time-travel ritual lets customers briefly step into the past. The catch is strict: they must use a specific seat, stay in the café, and return before the coffee gets cold.

Across four connected stories, different visitors come seeking one last conversation, a chance to express what was left unsaid, or a way to face loss and regret. The café staff and a lingering ghost help shape these visits, while the rules of the café remain fixed.

Each story centers on a personal emotional need rather than changing history. The journeys can’t alter the present, but they can shift understanding, open closure, and change how the characters carry their grief, love, and responsibilities afterward.