While I must admit that I didn't particularly like this because of how the MCs not even trying, I must say that it holds a really message behind it. You can't just get with someone because there really isn't much of a choice to choose from and because you really want to get into a relationship. Rather, it is very important that you at least like them in somewhat of a romantic way so that it would at least last and actually be something.
But then again, if you also wanted some experience without that many strings attached, then sure.