Two with matcha flavor

Author: Michiko Ojima Book classification: Short story and novel Publisher: Al-Markaz Al-Thaqafi Al-Arabi Number of pages: 205 Format: Paperback Summary: A canopy appeared to me, the facade of Marble Café behind the trees, I was about to rush to it to warm up... when I suddenly stopped. It was Monday, and the café is usually closed on this day of the week. That was not a lucky day at all. I let out a deep sigh and was about to turn back disappointed, when the café door slightly opened. Sorry... isn't Maril Café closed? The woman focused her almond-shaped eyes on me and laughed lightly. Yes, but it is open despite that. Why don't you take a look? Following her suggestion, I approached the café and looked cautiously through the large glass facade. Some customers were sitting at the tables and at the counter. And just as I was about to grasp the door handle, my eyes fell on the Maril Café sign. The letters "Real" were covered with a thick white tape, replaced with the letters "Cha" written with a black marker, turning the name into Matcha Café. Matcha Café? Is this a joke?! I was standing, stunned by this unprofessional sign, when the door opened, and a short man with his head peeking out. - Please, come in! After a chocolate-flavored Thursday, this second novel is equally enjoyable. Manon Lee Osi page