The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom Volume 1

Meet shy gentleman Taki and his cat, Keemun. Together they brighten the day of stressed customers with lovely pastries and a warm cuppa. A delightful slice-of-life manga perfect for tea and cat lovers.

In a little café slotted between city buildings, a gentleman and his cat have carved a space for themselves. Taki, the shy and softspoken owner of the establishment, runs the small café with the help of his cat, Keemun. Together they greet customers and serve the perfect pairing of tea and snack while helping visitors with whatever ails them. Usually, all it takes is a quiet chat and one of Taki’s meticulously brewed cups of tea.

But Keemun isn’t the only reason women come into the café—a dashing older man who knows just what to serve is a treat on its own. Despite Taki’s shyness, he excels at reading his customers and understanding the weariness of their lives.

The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom Volume 1 has captured the hearts of many, winning the 2025 Rakuten Kobo E-book Next Breakout Comic Award.