Stella, a spirited and hardworking Korean girl, runs a cozy little café named The Maple Leaf Cafe in the buzzling streets of Seoul, where she spends her days baking delectable treats and concocting perfect cups of coffee. One sunny day, a handsome tourist from Europe named Isaac walks into her café, looking for a relaxing spot to unwind and drink in the local charm. As Stella serves him his cup of coffee, she notices a spark between them that ignites a curiosity within her. They start talking, and after discovering their common interests and passion for art, culture and travel, they become inseparable. Isaac prolongs his stay in the city so that he can spend more time with Stella, and soon they find themselves falling in love amidst the vibrant hues of autumn in Seoul. As they explore the city together, trying out new foods and discovering hidden gems, they realize that they have found their soulmates in each other. Will they be able to sustain their relationship beyond the boundaries of Seoul, or will their love story be a fleeting affair? Find out in this heartwarming tale of two strangers who found love in the most unexpected of places.
Meet-cutes and lattès--love is in the air.
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Coffee is a staple in Flora's life. Working with her flighty aunt at a flower shop and helping her geeky roommate sew elaborate costumes requires as much energy as she can acquire.
Julian can make a beautiful breakfast and sinfully delicious desserts. However, his inability to brew a proper cup of coffee and his weakness for sweets have him frequenting the Doki Doki Cafe nearly every day.
That's where they meet.
As the autumn season progresses, the paths of these two individuals continue to cross. Over cups of coffee and casual conversation, Flora and Julian develop a warm friendship. But they soon begin to wonder if it's more than just the caffeine causing their to hearts race.