Even though the cafe closed down on December 10, 1989, many people who used to frequent Stars Cafe, passing their time there in wide-ranging conversation, could not help but sigh in regret upon seeing the fire on the television news. In their memories, the cafe, once a gathering place for the literary and refined set, was once more appearing before their eyes.
「我知道我發生了問題，但不知道要找誰幫助，宗教、生命線、張老師等機構的協助，讓我感覺只是隔靴搔癢，最後去看精神科，醫生告訴我，住院戒斷只是暫時，出院之後要持續不喝酒，還是要靠自己的意志力。」