Even while being annoying, his genuine excitement about being "one of the guys" with Jim is almost sweet.
Michael uses thinly veiled metaphors (like "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.") that are more conspicuous than the truth. [S1E12] The Secret
Michael’s inability to keep a secret is the engine of the episode. He views the secret not as a confidence to be kept, but as a "friendship token" that validates his bond with Jim. Even while being annoying, his genuine excitement about