Abstract

This story takes place back when television was still a novelty. Sakai Moeko, a 43-year-old popular actress, is an expert at brewing coffee. Her love of coffee leads to a happy life with Ben, a man passionate about theater. Their happiness should last forever, but he suddenly declares a "lifestyle revolution" and leaves for a younger actress. A heartbroken Moeko confides in her coffee-loving friend. And so begins a series of chaotic events! A lighthearted romantic comedy woven by endearing characters.

Author’s Information

(1893-1969) Born in Yokohama. Dropped out of the preparatory course for the Faculty of Letters at Keio University. Studied theater theory in France and dedicated himself to promoting theater in Japan, co-founding the Bungakuza theater company with Kunio Kishida and Mantaro Kubota. His novels, which captured the everyday lives of ordinary people and were full of wit and humor, became popular, and he became one of the leading writers of the Showa era.