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--
You should've come with me, then!
Dann hättest du mich eben begleitet!
Por eso debiste venir conmigo.
Bah t’avais qu’à venir,
au lieu de râler !
Você deveria ter ido comigo então!