At a young age, a filly named Shimmer Star moved to Equestria to pursue learning in Princess Celestia’s class. There, she met a pony named Twilight Sparkle, whom she looked up to due to how wise she was about friendship. Because she was new, she was determined to make tons of friends, so every day at school she would observe how Twilight Sparkle interacted with the other ponies. Using Twilight’s technique, she managed to make four friends: Sugarlicious, Sunny Meadows, Joyful Glow, and Dazzling Delight.

One day, Princess Celestia called her over for an important meeting; Shimmer Star was nervous and had a panic attack, but her friends were there to calm her down. Shimmer Star put on a brave face as she gathered up her courage and set off to Canterlot.