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TitleFull Moon Coffee Shop
Original Title：Muyue Jiaxi Store
English Title：Mangetsu Coffee Shop
AuthorMai Mochizuki, Chihiro Sakurada
Publisher: Kadokawa, Taiwan
Publication Date: 2022-08-24
Language：Traditional Chinese
ISBN13: 9786263217119
BindingPaperback / 96 pages / 18.2 x 18.2 x 1 cm / General audience / Full color printing / First edition
Price360 yuanBooks.com.tw 博客來)

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"Full Moon Cafe" is a virtual cafe created by Japanese illustrator Chihiro Sakurada, whose food illustrations first gained recognition on Twitter. This time, she collaborated with Japanese author Mai Mochizuki to release this illustrated book, "Full Moon Cafe," adding a story element.

There are many publications related to the theme of "Full Moon Coffee Shop", including: "[Title of the book]", which transforms illustrations into real recipes.Full Moon Cafe Star Moon Food Post",novel"Full Moon Cat CafeIllustration collectionFull Moon Cafe Sakurada Chihiro Illustration CollectionThis will allow readers who love this store to step into a more complete worldview.

The brochure reads: "We won't ask you what you want to order, but will provide you with specially crafted, treasured desserts, delicacies, and drinks—'Full Moon Cafe' will always brighten your wounded heart."

This square-shaped illustrated book is so easy to flip through (both physically and emotionally XD) 😆

In the book, the "Full Moon Coffee Shop" is set up so that only tired people can visit it, and it opens at sunset every day, from which the story begins.

The book has a complete structure, with the four chapters—"Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter"—forming four interconnected plot segments; the story's tone is quite inspiring! I personally enjoyed it.

The exquisite food illustrations are perfectly paired with the storyline, showcasing the various creative and dreamy dishes (desserts and drinks) at "Full Moon Cafe": Stardust Special, Moonlight Special, Half-Moon Grid Pancakes, New Moon Scones... They are incredibly soothing both inside and outside the book. 🌙

The afterword at the end of the book offers a glimpse into the inspiration behind the creation of "Full Moon Coffee Shop".

Official Introduction

Nice to meet you. I am the manager of "Full Moon Coffee Shop".
Instead of asking you what you want to order, I will provide you with specially crafted, treasured desserts, food, and drinks.
This is a "Full Moon Butter Pancake," please drizzle with star-shaped syrup before enjoying;
Then, please pair it with this drink, which is "Galaxy Milk Tea".

The giant calico cat, dressed in a white shirt and navy blue apron, had a gentle and reassuring voice; he was the manager of Full Moon Coffee.

The "Full Moon Cafe," a place only for the weary, opens at sunset every day.

A primary school student who admires the older boy next door but has just lost his love; a former idol who is figuring out his own path through setbacks; a middle-aged office worker who lacks confidence in his work; an elderly woman who has lost her loved one...

The shop is frequented by young girls experiencing their first love, as well as men and women whose dreams have been shattered and who are troubled by life.

The future awaits ahead, where destinies intersect—

Today, some tired people came to the manager, and the meal served gently soothed their worries.

Delicious and poetic dishes will perfectly heal every wounded heart.

※ Stardust Special

The encounter between freshly picked stars and Coffee.

It is made into a unique blend exclusive to Full Moon Coffee.

※ Moonlight Special

A jewel mixed with fragments of the moon.

Please enjoy the rich and mellow finish.

※ Half-moon checkered pancake

Add plenty of honey, cream, and moonshine to the batter.

It is baked after being fully flavored.

Please enjoy it with Full Moon Ice Cream.

※ New Moon Scocon

On a moonless, new moon night, savor this scone filled with fragments of stars.

Bitter chocolate sauce and cloud-shaped whipped cream are a perfect match.

While enjoying a meal bathed in starlight and moonlight, you can also savor a touching story and slowly melt into the beautiful and dreamlike world of illustrator Chihiro Sakurada.

Content

05 – Chapter One: Spring: Love Hidden in the Heart
29 – Chapter Two: Summer – A Frustrated Mind
49 – Chapter Three: Autumn: The Invisible Future
73 – Chapter Four: Winter: A Chance Encounter

About the Author

Chihiro Sakurada

Born in Mita City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1987, she is an illustrator currently residing in Tokyo. She gained attention online for her illustrations titled "Full Moon Cafe." Besides illustrating for TeNQ's 5th anniversary event and "Full Moon Cafe," she has also collaborated on cafe menus and other projects, making her active in numerous fields. Her published works include a novel co-authored with novelist Mai Mochizuki.Star Poetry at Full Moon Cafe"(Published by Wenyi Chunqiu), co-branded picture book"Full Moon Coffee Shop"(Published by KADOKAWA), and "Full Moon Cafe RecipeChinese version (Ruishang).

Mochizuki Mai

Born in Hokkaido, currently residing in Kyoto. In 2013, she won the 2nd EVERYSTAR Digital Book Award. Her novel, *Sherlock Holmes of Teramachi Sanjo Shopping Street, Kyoto*, won the 4th Kyoto Main Award and was adapted into an anime. Her works include *My Home is a Prayer House in Gion* (KADOKAWA), *Alice in the Forest of Kyoto*, and...Full Moon Coffee Shop"etc.