Before We Say Goodbye

The fourth book in the international bestselling Before the Coffee Gets Cold series returns to the mysterious basement cafe in Tokyo. While the rules remain as strict as ever—stay in your seat, return before the coffee gets cold, and accept that the present cannot change—four new visitors find that a single conversation can heal a lifetime of regret.

The Four New Stories:

• The husband with something important left to say to his wife.
• The woman who couldn't bid her beloved dog farewell.
• The woman who couldn't answer a marriage proposal.
• The daughter who drove her father away and seeks his forgiveness.

Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi

He was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1971. He has built a distinguished career as a producer, director, and screenwriter for the theatrical group Sonic Snail. His prowess as a playwright is showcased in acclaimed works such as COUPLE, Sunset Song, and Family Time. Kawaguchi’s transition from stage to page was marked by the extraordinary success of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Originally written as a play for 1110 Productions, the story won the prestigious Grand Prize at the 10th Suginami Drama Festival before being adapted into the million-copy bestselling novel series that has touched the hearts of readers worldwide.