Ashiya is sent to deliver a scroll to the Executive at the Legislator's request.
On the way, Ashiya runs into a yokai who looks like a giant beast. He attempts to flee, but when he learns the yokai is more considerate than he looks, he is relieved. After finding a lost object for the yokai, Ashiya hitches a ride on the back of the yokai to the Executive's Birdcage, since they happen to be going to the same place.
In reality, this yokai is--
Oh, my. Does he seem that way to you?
Du liebe Güte.
Erweckt es diesen Anschein in dir?
¿En qué te basas para decir eso?
Ah oui ? Vous avez remarqué
un changement chez lui ?
Ah, nossa. Ele foi até lá para você?