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--
I was hoping to invite 
Koura-sama to the banquet.
wollte ich auch Koura-sama
zum Bankett einladen.
me gustaría invitar también
a la señorita Koura.
pour aussi inviter dame Kôra
à faire la fête…
gostaria de convidar
Koura-sama para o banquete.