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

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

Each story is approximately 10 manuscript pages long.
As an independent collection of short stories, you can start reading from anywhere.

This style, allowing easy enjoyment of the stories, has been well-received,
making "Moon and Coffee" a major long-seller since its publication in 2019.

■About the Contents

We present special stories spun by popular author Atsuhiro Yoshida.

◎A small monkey contemplating the moon on the water's surface.
◎A magician performing tricks without any props or gimmicks.
◎A mother and daughter who create exquisite "grape bread" and "ear paintings."
◎A wise assistant robot that has lost its way.
◎"Stick bread" and Baritone-sensei's corn soup.
◎"Black coffee" and a talkative wristwatch.
◎The whispers of imps rampant in the "Candy Capital."

To all those crying under this sky──
A gentle lullaby and
warm coffee.

■Editor's Comment

Since its first volume was published in 2019, the "Moon and Coffee" series has been loved for seven years,

continuing its journey as a long-seller.

With the recent release of its third installment, "Nocturne,"

the series has finally surpassed a cumulative total of 100,000 copies!

As a collection of independent short stories, you can start with any book in the series,

and read any story!

It takes less than 5 minutes to read one story.

Yet, the satisfaction gained is exquisite.

We promise you the best reading experience.

――Editor in Charge

■Author Profile

Atsuhiro Yoshida

Born in Tokyo in 1962. While writing novels, he also works on writing and design under the name Craft Ebbing & Co. 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," "Still the World Turns," "Good Night, Tokyo," "The Night When Angels and Monsters Sleep," "Meteor Cinema," "Nothing Happened, Clear Sky," "Oranges in the Courtyard," "Winged Beings," "The Detective at the Crossroads," and "#TokyoApartment."

■Promotional Materials

FAQ

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

The newly released third volume is titled "Moon and Coffee: Nocturne".

How many copies has the "Moon and Coffee" series sold in total since its first volume was published?

The "Moon and Coffee" series has surpassed a cumulative total of 100,000 copies sold.

What is the approximate length of each individual story within the "Moon and Coffee" series?

Each story in the "Moon and Coffee" series is approximately 10 manuscript pages long.

What is the main appeal of the "Moon and Coffee" series' structure that has contributed to its long-selling status?

The series is structured as a collection of independent short stories, allowing readers to start reading from anywhere and enjoy each story easily.

When was the first volume of Atsuhiro Yoshida's "Moon and Coffee" series originally published?

The first volume of Atsuhiro Yoshida's "Moon and Coffee" series was originally published in 2019.

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