strange characters and pretty girls

Two very thoughtful people, thinking their separate, undoubtedly deep thoughts.

If this were an American romantic comedy, they would meet, have some trivial misunderstanding, and then eventually reunite with much happiness and confetti. This would show that some things are simply meant to be!

If this were a French romance, they would meet, have some trivial misunderstanding, and then be separated forever. It would also be told in flashback, from the rocking chair of one of the characters, after many years have passed, and one of them has died. This would show the futility of romance and the desperate stupidity of the human condition.

But this is real life, so they were actually in two separate cafes. And she was probably too tall for him anyway.

This woman looked like she could be a Malcolm Liepke muse. All delicate neck and enormous bosom. I'm sure you're all sorry you missed it.
And this guy looked like a cartoon; inherently tragicomic.