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Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Name: Before the Coffee Gets Cold Review
Item: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Rating: 5
Author: Beyond The Bookcase

by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Overall Score

5/10 (DNF)

Hook Speed⚡ ⚡

Eye Roll TestStraight Stare

Vomit RatingNo Bucket Needed

Worldbuilding DifficultyEasy

I really wanted to love this one. The premise is beautiful — a café where you can travel back in time, with strict rules that govern every trip. The atmosphere is undeniably cozy, but I found myself losing steam around the 30% mark and ultimately didn't finish it.

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