7 Years Since the First Volume's Publication, Beloved by Many, Exceeding 100,000 Copies! Yoshida Atsuhiro's Long-Selling Series 'Moon and Coffee' - The Highly Anticipated Third Volume Released by Tokuma Shoten!

Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hideyuki Komiya) will release Yoshida Atsuhiro's 'Moon and Coffee Nocturne' (https://www.tokuma.jp/book/b675259.html) on Wednesday, April 1st.

Each story is about 10 pages long (in manuscript paper).
It's an independent collection of short stories, so you can start reading from anywhere.

The style, which allows readers to easily enjoy the stories, has been highly acclaimed,
and 'Moon and Coffee' has become a major long-seller since its publication in 2019.

■ Content Introduction

Presenting special stories spun by popular author Yoshida Atsuhiro.

◎ A small monkey contemplating the moon on the water's surface.
◎ A magician performing tricks with no sleight of hand.
◎ A mother and daughter drawing exquisite 'grape bread' and 'ear pictures'.
◎ A lost, intelligent assistant robot.
◎ 'Stick bread' and Bariton-sensei's corn soup.
◎ 'Black coffee' and a chatty wristwatch.
◎ Whispers of imps rampant in the 'Capital of Cheap Sweets'.

To all those crying under this sky –
a gentle lullaby and
warm coffee.

■ Editor's Comment

Since the first installment was published in 2019, the 'Moon and Coffee' series has been loved for 7 years and continues to be a long-seller.

With the release of the third installment, 'Nocturne', the series has finally surpassed a cumulative total of 100,000 copies!

As it's a collection of independent short stories, you can start reading from any book in the series,

and from any story!

It takes less than 5 minutes to read one story.

Yet, the satisfaction you gain is exquisite.

We promise you the best reading experience.

— Editor

■ Author Profile

Yoshida Atsuhiro (よしだ・あつひろ)

Born in Tokyo in 1962. While writing novels, he also works on writing and design under the name Craft Eving Shokai. His works include 'The Night of the Whirlwind Diner', 'After That, I Lived Thinking Only of Soup', 'The Dog in the Raincoat', 'Ittai Zentai', 'The Melancholy of the Light Bulb Changer', 'Moon and Coffee', 'And Still the World Turns', 'Good Night, Tokyo', 'The Night When Both Angels and Monsters Sleep', 'Meteor Cinema', 'Nothing in Particular, Clear Skies.', 'The Orange in the Courtyard', 'Winged Creatures', 'The Detective at the Crossroads', '#TokyoApartment', and many others.

■ POP Materials

FAQ

What is the title of the newly released third volume of the 'Moon and Coffee' series?

The newly released third volume of the 'Moon and Coffee' series is titled 'Moon and Coffee Nocturne'.

When was the first volume of the 'Moon and Coffee' series originally published?

The first volume of the 'Moon and Coffee' series was originally published in 2019.

What is the approximate length of each individual story within 'Moon and Coffee Nocturne'?

Each individual story within 'Moon and Coffee Nocturne' is approximately 10 pages long in manuscript paper.

How many copies has the 'Moon and Coffee' series sold cumulatively with the release of the third volume?

With the release of the third volume, the 'Moon and Coffee' series has surpassed a cumulative total of 100,000 copies sold.

What is a key characteristic of the 'Moon and Coffee' series that allows new readers to easily enjoy it?

A key characteristic is that it is an independent collection of short stories, allowing readers to start reading from anywhere in any book.

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