The group of young people was engaged in a conversation filled with focus and seriousness, yet from a distance, the loud commotion of other customers seated at nearby tables could still be heard clearly, even though a portion of them only whispered in hushed tones. The sounds of catcalling, whistles, and mocking laughter—especially coming from the men—spread across the café, making their female companions noticeably annoyed and displeased.
Two young women with fashionable appearances, both possessing proportional and graceful figures, entered the scene, walking confidently in the direction where Al and the others were gathered. Their steps were firm and steady, carrying a rhythm that made the café floor resemble a glamorous runway.