{"product_id":"cafe-waiting-love","title":"Café. Waiting. Love.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Dreams that are laughable when said aloud are what''s worth pursuing. Even if you fall, you do so with much poise.''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a small, enigmatic café in Hsinchu, Taiwan, everyone is waiting for someone. Whether it''s love, a second chance, or a sign of something greater. The café is more than just an ordinary coffee shop; it''s a place for serendipitous encounters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSi-Ying, a young woman working at the café, harbors a secret crush on the handsome Ze-Yu, who is always surrounded by a string of girlfriends. However, her life takes a turn when she befriends the quirky and earnest A-Tuo, who introduces her to a vibrant cast of characters who aren''t what they seem to be, including a triad boss who is a cinephile and a laundromat boss who whips up exquisite dishes worthy of the Michelin stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Si Ying''s friendship with A-Tuo deepens, she begins to realize that her true feelings may not be for Ze-Yu after all. Within the café''s walls, moments of quiet reflection reveal profound truths, and amidst the wait for someone else, Si-Ying learns that sometimes the most significant journey is the one inward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e** Translated from the Taiwanese by Shanna Tan **\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57502117298549,"sku":"9781035434237","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781035434237.jpg?v=1786780934","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/cafe-waiting-love","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}