The year is 163 T. R. (Twilight’s Reign). Equestria enjoys peace under the studious watch of Princess Twilight Sparkle. Under her reign, every species lives in harmony and peace is established with the relatively new Humans. Princess Twilight Sparkle has had many students she personally taught over the centuries. Her newest student, a tricorn with incredible origins, reminds the Princess all too much of herself. As the Princess of Friendship, she instructs her young protégé to embark on a similar task she once had to undertake all those years ago: make friends.

Vesper Comet dutifully and gladly accepts all manner of assignments from her teacher, Princess Twilight Sparkle. The latest assignment leaves her thinking her teacher is becoming senile. “Make friends”? Didn’t she already pass those “friend projects” her first year? Aren’t the birthday cards, holiday cards, and annual picnics enough? It’s not like Equestria depends on her making friends.