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[ticking]

[ticking]

[sigh]

[gasp]

Was that the Pony Post?

Oh, it was just you, Opal.

Every other day he's here like clockwork.

But not today! What could possibly be holding him up?

Strawberry Cinnamon Cilantro Salutations!

What?

I bet you're wondering what warrants such a welcome.

Well, that welcome is warranted by a pony that whisked up

a warm batch of Strawberry Cinnamon Cilantro cupcakes!

That strangely sickening flavor combination

sounds just as bad as it tastes.

[gulp]

Ugh.

So I came here to offer you some!

After that visually descriptive and disturbing endorsement,

Oh! I almost forgot! I have this letter for you, Rarity!

The Post Pony was going to deliver it,

but after his Strawberry Cinnamon Cilantro cupcake,

he was feeling kind of queasy.

And since I was heading over anyway,

I figured I could do it for him. There you go!

Oh!

[muttering]

[excited shriek]

What's it say?

I GOT IT!

WOO HOO!

Got what?

I have been holding out for the perfect location

and it finally became available.

So now I can fulfill my dream of OPENING A BOUTIQUE IN CANTERLOT!

I'M SO EXCITED, I THINK I'M GOING TO LOSE MY CUPCAKES!

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♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪

♪ Aaaahhh

♪ My little Pony

♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪

♪ My Little Pony

♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪

♪ Big adventure! ♪ Tons of fun

♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪

♪ Sharing kindness ♪ it's an easy feat

♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪

♪ To have my little pony

♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪

♪

[train chugging]

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Rarity's such a savvy business pony!

I'm so impressed she used the huge bonus she earned

making the costumes for Sapphire Shores' Equestria-wide tour

to open this second boutique!

[admiring chatter]

I take it from your reaction that you like the boutique.

It's lovely.

Gosh, Rarity, I know hard work when I see it,

and it looks like you worked your hooves to the nub.

I don't know. Those hooves don't look nubby. They look scrubbied.

And buffied. And pedied!

Well, despite my nubby, scrubby, buffy pony pedi,

I actually have been working very hard.

However, I never could have gotten the boutique ready

without the help of my new manager: Sassy Saddles!

Bust my buttons, Rarity! The Ponies from Ponyville!

[greetings]

I knew I needed a manager for Canterlot Carousel.

So when Sassy showed me her resume and I saw

that she'd worked in all the finest boutiques in Canterlot,

I hired her right on the spot!

I then laid out this plan or "pattern"

as we say in the fashion biz, for Canterlot Carousel,

so that Rarity's boutique will be a guaranteed success

and those doors will never, ever, ever close!

Wow, Sassy, your attention to detail is truly impressive.

I've already put a pin in the first piece of the pattern,

"Beautify the Boutique."

But next was the very crucial pattern piece,

"Marketing to the Mares."

Turns out that everypony here loves royalty!

So I created a collection that beautifully revolves around

the royal element of Canterlot.

And it just so happens there's a hot new princess in Equestria.

In every poll Sassy Saddles took,

you were the most popular Princess!

Coincidentally, one of my gowns is inspired by the window

in Canterlot Castle commemorating your coronation!

[admiring chatter]

While I've always prided myself on paying attention to detail.

I've taken my latest collection to a whole new level

with Rarity's Rules of TLC.

Judging by this baby, TLC stands for Tasty Licorice Candy!

TLC stands for Time, Love, and Couture.

And while I do agree that this dress has potential,

I have not had enough Time to give it enough Love

to become Couture.

But the rest of the gowns in tonight's line

have met Rarity's Rules and are ready to be presented!

My marketing research also confirmed that customers

that viewed somepony famous wearing a gown

wished to own that gown for themselves.

I call this piece of the pattern "Celebrity Status."

So, Twilight, we were wondering if perhaps

you might possibly wear this tonight?

If being a Princess and wearing that dress

can help your boutique in any way, then I say...

Stick a pin in it! It's done!

All right, everypony! Let's set the stage!

Ever since I was a little filly,

all I've ever wanted was to own a boutique here in Canterlot.

Somepony pinch me, I'm about to open the doors

to that very boutique!

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Welcome to the Grand Opening of Canterlot Carousel!

[cheers]

Oh, hello! Nice to see you!

Welcome, welcome! Oh, I'm so happy you could make it!

That Sassy totally stepped on your hooves, Rarity!

Oh, no! Did she mess up that nice pony pedi?

OK. Phew!

Oh, I don't think she meant to.

Rarity. Are you ready to reveal the collection?

Is she sure she doesn't want to do it herself?

[snorts] Yeah.

Yes, I am. Fluttershy. Could you help Twilight get ready?

Oh, certainly.

Fillies and Gentlecolts!

I am designer and couturier, Rarity!

I would like to welcome you again

to the Grand Opening of Canterlot Carousel!

And I am thrilled that you're here to see

my newest collection inspired by this regal city.

[Oohs and ahs]

♪ [dance]

[exclamations continue]

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Rarity, I'm...

Fashion Plate of Cosmare Magazine!

I'm so honored that Cosmare was able to do a piece

on the Grand Opening of my boutique!

Well, when Sassy Saddles calls saying she's found

the latest and greatest in fashion,

we high tail without fail!

Now tell me all about your latest collection.

Ooh, uh. It's called Rarity's Royal Regalia!

[gasp] Royally radiant!

My favorite part of being a designer

is finding my inspiration.

And that really wasn't difficult when it came to Canterlot.

Everywhere I looked, the royal city just spoke to me!

I call it, "In-Spire-ation!"

Genius! Simply genius!

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I spent hours by the lily pond on the castle grounds,

which inspired this gown, "Water Filly."

Oh, the whimsy!

Watching Celestia raise the sun each morning

literally lit up my day!

This is "Tripping the Light!"

Fantastic!

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And of course, Luna raising the moon guided me to sleep.

I call this, "Over the Moon."

Oooh!

Well, I certainly am!

And for our finale, I have something very special.

I was inspired by the stained glass window

created in honor of Princess Twilight.

So I call this, "The Reign in Stain!"

Because the dress is inspired by the...

stained glass window of a reigning Princess!

Yes!

Well, I think "The Reign in Stain"

is too difficult to explain!

Especially for the signature piece of a collection!

But I rather like...

Fillies and Gentlecolts!

I, Sassy Saddles, am pleased to introduce

the Grand Finale of the Grand Opening

of Rarity's Royal Regalia! "The Princess Dress!"

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[gasp] Success!

[squeals]

[excited chatter]

Everypony! Please follow me

and you can all place your orders for...The Princess Dress!

[chattering]

Rarity, I want to be the first pony to congratulate you.

The Princess Dress has just guaranteed

Canterlot Carousel's success!

[excited chatter]

[squeals]

Yeah! Rarity's Royal Regalia is amazing.

And everypony seemed to love the Princess Dress!

You bet your saddle they did!

Rarity now has one hundred orders for her signature gown!

[stammering] One hundred orders? All at one time?

According to my pattern, the next piece is

"The Success of The Signature Dress!"

So, I do not see the problem!

Uh...

Cupcake!

[ahem]

First of all, Sassy Saddles, I would have appreciated

getting to name the final gown from my collection myself.

My research shows that your "Reign in Stain" name

was a play on words that was both very confusing

and quite unappealing.

While I see your point, we should have discussed it

prior to the Grand Opening, Sassy.

My only goal is for Canterlot Carousel to succeed!

That's why I changed the name.

And that is why I took all those orders for the Princess Dress.

But receiving orders for one hundred dresses in one day

is just too much too soon.

Are you actually saying we should cancel these orders?

No, Sassy. Promises were made and I shall sew my very best

to provide each and every pony a Princess Dress full of TLC!

Oh, thank you, Rarity! Thank you!

[sigh]

Satin and silk, Rarity!

Are you sure you don't want your friends to help you

make the dresses?

No, Sassy. These orders are my responsibility.

All I have to do is stick to my plan

so I can deliver each and every Princess Dress

in keeping with my Rules of Rarity.

♪

♪ The Rules of Rarity Guaranteed Quality! ♪

♪ This I can assure!

♪ For each and every dress I vow to give finesse ♪

♪ With Time, Love, and Couture

♪

♪ My favorite moment's when a pony sees it. ♪

♪ That special gown that she just adores ♪

♪ That pony's now in style! My hard work's all worthwhile ♪

♪ Oh, yes, it makes my heart, my heart, just soar! ♪

♪

♪ music slows

♪

♪ The Rules of Rarity Just a parody ♪

♪ No dress here's unique

♪ The panels all the same Each colored window pane ♪

♪ My fashion only makes me want to shriek! ♪

♪ Oh, to create!

♪ Would give me elation!

♪ To feel once again some inspiration! ♪

♪

♪ Come on now, Rarity! Give me some clarity ♪

♪ Time for your couture love to rule! ♪

♪ The Rules of Rarity! Extra TLC ♪

♪ This feels more sublime!

♪ Soon now they will see how good these can be ♪

♪ with a little extra shine!

♪ The Rules of Rarity! Guaranteed Quality! ♪

♪ All can see it's true!

♪ These new gems add such flare Their beauty can't compare ♪

♪ This old style suddenly gleams anew! ♪

♪

[bell jangles]

Is that the customer who ordered this Princess Dress?

I'll take care of her. You keep working.

Uhh, actually, I'd love to see her reaction

to this particular dress.

Paisley and Poplin, Rarity!

Look at all the orders you still have to finish!

And you want to take a break? Now?

Well, it's just...I made some really lovely changes

to this dress.

But every Princess Dress is supposed to be exactly the same!

Yes, yes, I know. But these gems just spoke to me.

Fine. Go see her reaction.

Hello, and welcome to Canterlot Carousel.

I am so pleased to present to you your...

PRINCESS DRESS! Finally!

I've been simply desperate to get this

ever since I saw Princess Twilight wearing it at your...

Wait a minute. There's something different.

Well, as an artiste, I did take the liberty

to change a few minor details.

I...I saw these gems glistening in the light

and they just spoke to me.

Aren't they lovely? And so unique?

They're fine. But they're not what I ordered, are they?

No...no, they're not.

I want the dress to be exactly like the one

Princess Twilight wore. Understand?

Yes. Yes, of course.

♪

♪ The Rules of Rarity Once stood for something ♪

♪ But now it feels just like some factory ♪

♪ Now every dress I make With every flaw and mistake ♪

♪ Oh, how it makes my heart, my heart, just break! ♪

♪

Raving ricrac, Rarity! You made two hundred Princess Dresses!

Yes. Isn't it spectacular?

And I have a special surprise for you!

The latest issue of Cosmare Magazine just hit the stands!

Rarity: Canterlot's Newest Rising Star!

And in the hour since the magazine's come out,

we've gotten another hundred new orders for the Princess Dress!

[slam]

One...hundred...more... Princess Dresses?

I'm the Cosmare Coverpony.

I have the most successful shop in Canterlot.

I've gotten everything I ever wanted, but...I'm...miserable.

How could you possibly be miserable?

My pattern is perfect. "COSMARE COVERPONY!" Done!

You have your signature gown! "THE PRINCESS DRESS: A SUCCESS!"

I don't want to make another hundred Princess Dresses!

"ASSEMBLE THE ASSEMBLY LINE!" You'll never have to sew again

What? No!

Yes! Then the "CANTERLOT CAROUSEL NEVER CLOSES!"

and "SASSY SADDLES' BOUTIQUE SUCCEEDS!"

Stop! This is not your boutique!

And if this is what success in Canterlot looks like,

I want no part of it.

Now, make up flyers for a Going Out of Business Sale!

I'm closing Canterlot Carousel!

What? No! Oh, you can't, Rarity!

I've worked too hard to make this a success!

I can't be a part of... ANOTHER FAILED BOUTIQUE!

[slam]

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Oh, don't you look lovely! Nice to see you out here again.

♪

Seems Sassy Saddles isn't rushing

to open the door this time. Hmm.

Welcome to the Going Out of Business Sale

of Canterlot Carousel.

[clamouring]

♪

Hey, is this Princess Dress on sale?

No, I'm sorry, the Princess Dress has been discontinued.

But there are plenty of other lovely dresses on sale today.

Whoa. This dress completely speaks to my soul.

Can I try it on?

Certainly! The dressing area is right back there.

This is the most amazing of amazing dresses!

Just looking at it brightens my day!

And I'm sure you'll feel even brighter once you try it on!

Do you still have this In-Spire-ation dress

that's in the new issue of Cosmare?

Oh, yes, I do! It's right here!

Bats in the belfry! I have to try it on!

Whoa, this dress makes me feel like a Princess.

And this dress makes me feel like a Princess!

This gown is quite beautiful,

but it totally clashes with my complexion.

Hmm. Perhaps you'd be even more taken with this one.

It was inspired by the fountain in the Canterlot Castle Garden.

I call it, "The Fountain of Truth."

It's exactly what I've been dreaming of!

Ooh! Well, then, I'll finish it and the gown shall be yours!

How could I have forgotten?

This is what I've been dreaming about!

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♪ My favorite moment's when a pony sees it ♪

♪ That special gown that she just adores ♪

♪ That pony's now in style My hard work's all worthwhile ♪

♪ Oh, yes, it makes my heart, my heart, just soar! ♪

♪

Attention everypony! Canterlot Carousel WILL NOT be closing!

[cheers]

But this stuff's still on sale, right?

Yes, yes, of course.

Oh, Rarity, I'm so sorry!

I focused on that one dress

and the rest of Rarity's Royal Regalia paid the price.

Well, so did the Princess Dress.

The more I sewed, the more each dress lost its

Time, Love, and Couture becoming Terrible, Lackluster and Common.

I think I finally understand the Rules of Rarity

and will apply them at my next job.

I beg your pardon?

The Rules of Rarity are only to be applied

at Canterlot Carousel.

Which is why you must continue to manage the boutique

while I'm in Ponyville.

Well, yes, I'll come to Canterlot with new designs

and to see the customers, of course,

but Ponyville was always going to be my home base.

Bobbins and bodkins, Rarity!

Oh, thank you, thank you!

And I promise to run everything following your rules!

I would expect nothing less!

OH MY GOSH! A SALE?! DO YOU HAVE THAT PRINCESS DRESS?

NO!

[laughter]

♪ My Little Pony ♪

♪ My Little Pony ♪

♪ My Little Pony ♪

♪ friends