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In the lead-up to the Friendship Games, these five shorts each spotlight a different pair or trio of characters: Sunset Shimmer's failed science experiments on magic, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash's botched spy mission on Crystal Prep, Lyra and Sweetie Drops turning tryouts into an absurd rivalry, Photo Finish's chaotic yearbook photoshoot, and the boys' clashing banner designs. They set the stage and build hype for the movie without revealing any of its actual plot.
The Rainbooms gather in a Canterlot High School classroom for band practice and find Sunset Shimmer using lab equipment.
Rainbow Dash tries to spy on Crystal Prep Academy's sports team, but Pinkie Pie ruins her attempts to remain unseen.
Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops compete to earn a spot on the Wondercolts team in the Friendship Games tryouts.
Photo Finish gets carried away when Vice Principal Luna asks her to take pictures for the Canterlot High yearbook.
Flash Sentry, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood have conflicting ideas on their welcome banner for Crystal Prep Academy.
