In japan there is a process called kokuhaku.usually you first start dating when both parties confirmed this... Maybe he does not want to force her in a relationship and said it like this.
It's completely different than in western cultures :)
Just want to add here:
Using an iPad Mini and I do have the same issue as 1bxPnNRB62E8y0Kp.
Switched to legacy reader temporarily (though I really hoped to use the new reader on my ipad too.)