After Sunset Shimmer agreed, Aurora was still processing it, only able to nod and smile politely.
It wasn't until they parted ways that Aurora snapped back to reality and immediately shifted into gear, her brain racing.
She had to tell her parents the good news and have them prepare a room for her senior apprentice ahead of time.
And most importantly, the gift for Hearths Warming Eve. She would also need to arrange a meeting with Twilight Sparkle and Spike.
Twilight Sparkle and Spike were going to celebrate the holiday at their own home, so it would be best to meet up before Hearths Warming Eve.
There was a headache-inducing problem right now. Aurora had already prepared gifts for Twilight Sparkle and Spike, but she hadn't decided what to give Sunset Shimmer.
It wasn't that Aurora had been careless; after all, she couldn't forget her senior apprentice's gift. It was just that she had been agonizing over it for a long time without finding anything she thought Sunset Shimmer would like.
Listing the things she remembered Sunset Shimmer liking, there were rock music, guitars, video game consoles...
Sunset Shimmer hadn't shown much interest in the first two, which were things she only liked when she was a human.
As for game consoles, Equestria currently seemed to only have those bulky arcade machines.
Although Aurora could afford to buy one, it felt a bit silly to give such a thing to a female friend.
"Is there any better choice..."
Aurora pondered while wandering aimlessly through the commercial district of Canterlot.
Aurora didn't usually come to this area, as the goods here were mostly clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, or other luxury items.
But since she was looking for a gift this time, it wouldn't hurt to walk around and take a look.
Even though Aurora didn't think anything here was suitable for Sunset Shimmer.
She couldn't just wrap herself up and give herself to Sunset Shimmer, could she?
Aurora thought with a bit of dark humor.
It was fine to joke about such things, but if she actually did it, her friendship would be over by the end of the year. (Sad)
Passing by a shop window, Aurora, who had originally intended to just glance at it, noticed the item on display and her eyes suddenly lit up, her body retreating as if rewinding.
After taking another look at the window to confirm she hadn't misread it, Aurora walked into the clothing store without hesitation.
"Hello, little lady, is there anything I can help you with?"
Aurora's attention was entirely on the black jacket worn by the mannequin in the window, and she didn't notice the shop assistant coming to greet her.
"What I want to ask is, can I try on that piece of clothing?"
Because her figure was similar to Sunset Shimmer's, she figured if she could wear it, it would definitely fit Sunset Shimmer well too.
From the first moment she saw the garment, Aurora felt it would definitely suit Sunset Shimmer, just like what she wore back at Canterlot High School in the Human World, only in pony form.
It was rare to see such trendy and avant-garde clothing in Canterlot, so for her senior apprentice, she had to get one.
"You have a great eye, darling~ This is a design style I've been experimenting with recently, though it doesn't seem to be catching on in Canterlot."
Although she had been ignored, seeing Aurora staring at her design with such focus made her even happier.
The designer walked gracefully past Aurora, naturally drawing her attention.
Iris.
Aurora recognized the pony greeting her.
She was so beautiful.
She still couldn't help herself whenever she saw a beautiful pony.
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