Nestled in a Tokyo alley lies a century-old cafe known for more than its coffee—it’s a portal to the past. In Before the Coffee Gets Cold, visitors sip on brews and slip through time, seeking second chances and the solace of closure. From confronting past loves to grasping at fleeting memories, patrons face poignant choices. But the magic is bound by rules: patrons cannot leave their seat, alter the present, and must return before their coffee cools. Through four intertwined stories, Kawaguchi brings us an ode to the myriad human emotions and the timeless quest to mend regrets.