It looks like they were choosing/picking - who liked who. ¿

Most likely they had an opportunity to chose - whom they liked the most.

Most likely they were choosing/deciding who they like more.

It's so interesting!) thanks you all

But what of them is correct?)

Which among them is correct?

It’s hard to say - the Russian seems to me like two separate thoughts that should‘ve been combined.

Or does this sound normal in Russian?

Вполне идиоматично.

And those are my translations. Let me know what you think.

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Thanks!!