LMAO I think "research" to find your preferences is scarier than a background check, like how do u even find that out compare to some info on documents
But if it was simple research like browsing her social media then ok it might be cute XD.
I'm so glad there's some semblance of a balance. I thought it would be a little bit too one-sided with the MC liking him and him just not really caring, but it seems the scale is tipping into a more stable position from here on out.