Le Café du temps retrouvé (Pocket Book)

The mix of the mundane and the magical really drew me in, but I wonder how much of that was planned versus evolving during writing.

The characters' journeys felt so real and touching, but I’m curious if others found certain stories more resonant or upsetting than others.

The Japanese setting adds layers of meaning, but I wonder how much of that cultural nuance is intentional and how it shapes the narrative’s themes.