Cover of Before We Forget Kindness: A Reflective Novel Exploring Memories, Family Bonds and Forgiveness from a Magical Café―Book Five of the Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series

Before We Forget Kindness: A Reflective Novel Exploring Memories, Family Bonds and Forgiveness from a Magical Café―Book Five of the Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series

Name: Before We Forget Kindness: A Reflective Novel Exploring Memories, Family Bonds and Forgiveness from a Magical Café―Book Five of the Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series
Price: 20.6 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (1200 reviews)
Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi

by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

4.5

Published Nov 5, 2024

About this book

Tucked away in a quiet back alley of Tokyo lies Funiculi Funicula, a mysterious café that offers patrons a singular, bittersweet opportunity: the chance to travel back in time. However, this miracle comes with stringent conditions. Guests must remain seated in a specific chair, cannot leave the café during their journey, and—most crucially—must return before their coffee grows cold.

Failure to do so results in a permanent, haunting transformation. In this fifth installment, four new visitors arrive at the café, each burdened by the weight of unspoken words and missed connections. A father grapples with his daughter’s wedding, a woman regrets a lost Valentine’s gesture, a young boy seeks to mend the rift between his divorced parents, and a mourning wife holds onto a name for a child she never got to know.

As they navigate the fragile boundaries of memory and reconciliation, they confront the reality that the past cannot be changed, only understood. Through these poignant, interconnected vignettes, the café serves as a sanctuary for those needing closure. The narrative masterfully explores the intersection of fantasy and human emotion, reminding readers that even the briefest moments of connection can provide the strength to embrace the future.

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What readers are saying

Heiyzell Graiycze

A Comforting, Emotional Read I’m Glad I Picked Up

"Reading Before We Forget Kindness felt like returning to a familiar, comforting place. Once again, the story brought me back to the magical Tokyo café where people can revisit the past as long as they return before their coffee gets cold — a concept I’ve always found both calming and deeply moving. In this book, I followed four new characters, each carrying their own emotional weight: a father struggling with his daughter’s upcoming marriage, a woman with feelings she never expressed, a boy wanting to connect with his divorced parents, and a wife holding a child without a name. Their stories felt surprisingly relatable, and I found myself reflecting on my own relationships as I read. What really stood out during my reading experience was how gentle and thoughtful the storytelling felt. The themes of memory, forgiveness, and kindness lingered with me long after I closed the book. Even when the narrative touched on heavier topics, it still offered an uplifting sense of closure and hope. Final thoughts: If you enjoy emotional, reflective books or you’ve loved the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, this one is absolutely worth reading. It left me warm, thoughtful, and genuinely grateful for its quiet reminders about kindness and second chances. ["

February 5, 2026 Verified Purchase

Julie Yashur

What a heartwarming story about time traveling!

"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. ["

June 6, 2025 Verified Purchase

MJ

Love this book

"Finally have my collection complete. I’m so glad I was able to get this book. I really love and enjoy the stories and the author. It came on time and in pristine condition. ["

March 22, 2026 Verified Purchase

Chaitali Narla

Another heart warming book in the series!

"I love this series for it's heart warming nature! It's amazing how the author creates great stories with a small set of characters in a cafe and a lot of rules around time travel. Hope to keep reading more in this series! ["

December 3, 2024 Verified Purchase