If you look at Principal Glossy Gleam, you've got to admit that he could be in a boy band! He's probably trying to make up for all of those lost years as an energetic youth by making sure he stands out with gleam today. He may look like he could be in an "over the hill" boy band now but we don't even know if he can sing! Hmmm...maybe in a later comic?
I'm always surprised by all of the grown women in Japan, some with kids of their own, that are huge fans of Jpop boy bands! It's "cute" to look and act really young even if you're an accomplished woman. I imagine that these mothers must get into arguments with their children about their favorite bands. Nothing's stopping Sato sensei from enjoying her moment of youth with SLAP SLAP! Don't forget you can talk about comics and your opinions of all things Japan in the FORUMS.
I guess that JPop band new just what girls would do when their male friends heard how much they love that band and laugh. The girls would give them a huge SLAP SLAP! Maybe their songs are so good, you feel like you've been...SLAP SLAPPED! Ok, you get it. For those of you in Japan, you probably already can tell that I based this name off of the group SMAP. Japanese people love SMAP and I still don't understand why. They have a TV show called SMAP SMAP and I couldn't resist using SLAP twice for my made up group. Japanese pop groups have hilarious names and I've been looking forward to talking about it in FC&S. Enjoy the next few strips!
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