Goldfish-Style Thanksgiving in Tome

Gen Matsuda

Mama... why is the chicken... naked?

Shequita Matsuda

It's Thanksgiving, baby! We strip the bird and say thanks—American style.

Gen Matsuda

But we don't have turkey. Baba's goldfish are staring at me like they know.

Shequita Matsuda

Turkey, chicken—same gratitude. Fish can't judge; they're in water.

Gen Matsuda

Thanks for Mama not burning dinner, for Baba coming home safe, for... For my two new friends, Kintsugi and Oyuki.

Shequita Matsuda

Amen, baby. And thanks for my loud, brilliant girl who scares the mean kids away.

Gen Matsuda

I've been practicing braiding Oyuki's hair; it's so long and silky. Mama, can I braid your hair too?

Shequita Matsuda

Shoot, you gonna put me on the playground wait-list?

Gen Matsuda

Hold still, Mama. Americans gotta have style.

Shequita Matsuda

Girl, I AM America. Don't braid me like a tourist.

Gen Matsuda

Ta-da! Goldfish-style. Now the chicken can thank US.

Shequita Matsuda

Lord, we celebrating Fish-giving now. Your Baba's gonna laugh so hard he'll choke on rice.