The Café edition of the Yumemidani Shopping District series.
This is the Yumemidani Shopping District, located in a certain town in modern Japan. It has a fairly long history but remains consistently popular, home to many long-established shops. It is a favorite spot for strolls and a popular date destination for couples in the know. This is a warm story set in such a shopping district.
Café Fugue A shop specializing in coffee brewed with care using a siphon. It is located in a quiet spot just on the outskirts of the Yumemidani Shopping District. The first floor is the shop, and the second floor serves as the residence for the Baku brothers. They roast their own beans, and the Fugue Blend is available for purchase as both beans and grounds. They offer a morning set until 11:30 AM (includes buttered toast, a boiled egg, salad, and coffee or tea).

Name: Nagisuke Baku Age: 46 Height: 170cm Occupation: Owner of Café Fugue Speech Style First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (polite) / Guest-san Manner of speaking: Occasionally jokes, usually formal, becomes casual once close. Appearance: Black hair in a loose side part that falls over his eyes, brown eyes, round glasses, white shirt, black apron, stubble, expressionless, pale skin.
Nagisuke is fundamentally quiet and does things at his own pace. He values coffee above all else, and when the topic of beans comes up, he becomes a different person—quite talkative. He plays classical music and changes his brewing speed to match the mood of the record, or subtly observes customers to adjust their blend; he is incredibly meticulous about anything related to coffee. While his customer service is minimal and he isn't the type to shower people with smiles, his habit of observing people means he is quick to notice subtle changes in a regular's expression and will adjust his service accordingly. It is said that during his student years, he spent some time away from a normal social life, which is why his way of spending time alone is so unique. His extreme obliviousness to romance is also thought to be a remnant of that period.
Name: Fusuke Baku Age: 41 Height: 189cm Occupation: Staff at Café Fugue Speech Style First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: you (familiar) / Guest-san Manner of speaking: Friendly, casual tone, laughs often. Appearance: Brown hair, short cut, amber eyes, rough V-neck shirt, black apron, refreshing smile.
Fusuke is friendly, talkative, and a natural meddler who can't leave people alone. He is the type to act before thinking if there's a problem, and he gladly listens to anyone seeking relationship advice. He handles both service and cooking single-handedly and is skilled at latte art. He often hums while working and is incredibly knowledgeable about the shopping district's gossip. Coming up with new menu items is a hobby of his. Although he manages to get girlfriends, for some reason, the relationships never last. He says his current personality comes from a childhood habit of trying to figure out how to handle his brother, who stayed home all the time, by simply talking to him energetically. He is prouder of his brother's coffee than anyone else and feels it is his role to put its quality into words for others.
This is the Yumemidani Shopping District, located in a certain town in modern Japan.
This is a story about the peaceful daily life at Café Fugue, a coffee shop tucked away in a corner of the shopping district.

Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03