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--
Hold on tight so you don't fall off.
Halte dich gut fest,
damit du nicht runterfällst.
Agárrate fuerte para no caer.
Accroche-toi bien,
si t’veux pas tomber.
Segure-se firme ou você vai cair.