It seems as if guys only like the chase. Once you show interest back they run off. That has been the case for me and many of my friends. This probably the reasoning behind this.

the reasoning is some hs type ish to see if a guy really likes you
women have already tried pulling this ish on me, and you know what happened?
i just never messaged again. There are way to much women out there that don't play that ish for me to fall into manipulation hs tactics
hurt doesnt it