Before We Say Goodbye A Novel

The fourth installment in Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s International Bestseller series invites you back to the enchanting Café Funiculi Funicula, where time bends and second chances bloom like steam rising from a perfect cup of coffee.

Nestled within these pages, you’ll discover four souls standing at the threshold of what might have been: a husband racing against time to share words left unspoken, a woman yearning for one last moment with her beloved dog, another unable to answer the question that could change everything, and a daughter seeking reconciliation with the father she pushed away. Each story unfolds with Kawaguchi’s signature gentle wisdom and profound emotional resonance.

The magic here isn’t just in the time travel—it’s in the quiet moments of human connection, the weight of goodbye, and the courage it takes to face our regrets. Kawaguchi’s prose reads like a warm conversation on a foggy morning, inviting you to linger over every beautifully crafted scene. His ability to weave fantasy and literary fiction into something so achingly real has captivated readers worldwide.

Perfect for fans of magical realism and contemplative fiction, this novel asks the question we’ve all wondered: Who would you visit if you could travel through time?

Whether you’re continuing your journey through the series or discovering Kawaguchi’s work for the first time, Before We Say Goodbye offers the kind of reading experience that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page—like the memory of someone you wish you’d hugged one more time.

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