It's just too weird.

One that he would bother to admit it.

Two, even if he had the self awareness to reflect upon it, how "coy" he was being.

• First a vague reference that no one could possibly react to except to ask for details if they had their interest piqued.
• Then a follow-up to make it more pointed, but still conspicuously omitting the actual meat of the situation. Seemingly calibrated to try to elicit engagement after the first attempt failed
• Finally sharing the meat of the situation only after a little engagement and direct question