Time is a precious commodity that should not be wasted from "summary" of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Time, that intangible entity that governs our lives, is a precious commodity that slips through our fingers like sand in an hourglass. In the bustling city of Tokyo, where time seems to move at an accelerated pace, the concept of wasting time is often overlooked. People rush from one place to another, always in a hurry, always preoccupied with their next task. But in the quiet confines of a small cafe, time takes on a different meaning.
In a corner of the cafe sits a table with a peculiar chair - a chair that allows one to travel through time. But there is a catch - you can only travel to the past, and you must return before your coffee gets cold. This magical chair offers people the chance to revisit moments in their lives, to right wrongs, to say the words left unsaid, to relive cherished memories. It is a rare opportunity, a gift that should not be squandered.
As the patrons of the cafe take turns sitting in the time-traveling chair, they come to realize the true value of time. They see how fleeting moments can shape their lives, how the choices they make in an instant can alter the course of their future. They learn that time is not something to be taken for granted, but rather something to be cherished and savored.
Through their experiences in the cafe, they understand that time is a limited resource, one that should be used wisely. They see how easily it can slip away, how quickly it can be wasted on trivial pursuits. They come to appreciate the importance of living in the present, of making the most of every moment.
In a world where time is always in short supply, where deadlines loom large and schedules dictate our every move, it is easy to forget the value of time. But in the quiet sanctuary of the cafe, where the aroma of coffee fills the air and the ticking of a clock marks the passing seconds, people are reminded of the precious gift that is time. And they vow to make the most of it, to seize the moments that come their way, to live each day to the fullest.
