The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom, Vol. 1

Meet shy gentleman Taki and his cat, Keemun. They brighten the day of stressed customers with lovely pastries and a warm cuppa in this delightful slice-of-life manga—perfect for tea and cat lovers. In a little café tucked between city buildings, a gentleman and his cat have carved out a quiet space of comfort and calm.

Taki, the soft-spoken owner of the tearoom, runs the small café with the help of his cat, Keemun. Together, they greet customers, serve the perfect pairing of tea and snack, and help visitors with whatever ails them—often with nothing more than a gentle conversation and one of Taki’s meticulously brewed cups of tea. But Keemun isn’t the only reason people wander into the café.

A dashing older gentleman who always seems to know exactly what to serve is a treat in his own right. Despite his shyness, Taki has a gift for reading others and understanding the quiet weariness they carry, offering warmth and reassurance with every cup. Winner of the 2025 Rakuten Kobo E-book Next Breakout Comic Award, this gentle, heartwarming story has captured the affection of readers with its soothing atmosphere, kind humor, and comforting moments shared over tea.