The Sashimi Story

The name is sashimi.

It’s a bit sus,

but it’s got lots of guts.

It wears itself proudly and tastes

as delicious as you can imagine, really.

Do you know what we can learn from a sashimi?

That you can be soft and firm at the same time, like tuna sashimi. The softness doesn’t mean you’re meek—it’s strong yet compassionate.

You can be soft and sweet, like nama hotate. But your softness isn’t a weakness—it’s a sweet complement to your personality, instead.

Or you can be like salmon belly—the very presence of you brings a profound taste to anyone’s tastebuds. Deliciously melty & wonderful, truly the light of the room.

And all three are raw, a strength of their own—authentic. So, according to the story, which sashimi will you choose? 😉

Ananda Khaira Azizah,

Pekanbaru, December 5th 2025.

Written at 6am on a Friday.

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