Well yeah, duh. If you don't say anything or even show anything, how the heck are you gonna expect him to know about your feelings. Like I wonder if these characters actually think sometimes and realize how stupid their reasoning is, cause it sure doesn't seem like the ol' noggin' is working properly
"The bottom should be black haired"
"He should be the older of the two"
"The smex should be steamy and messy"