Between magical abilities, battling evil, high school studies, and band practice, the Rainbooms rarely have time for simple fun. Pinkie proposes an idea: each girl hosts a sleepover every Friday night, this week being Sunset’s turn.
Then, they realize something. None of the girls have actually seen Sunset’s home before, and Sunset herself has never hosted a party.
She can only hope this goes well.
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A very nice story with good fluff, LOVE IT
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Thank you.
Very adorable moments all around, though I do feel like the conflict got solved a bit too quickly. I'm glad you mentioned Sunset's pet Ray, so many people forget his existence (including the show writers it seems).
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Thank you for your comment. I'm still working on pacing and writing style, but I'll get the hang of it with more writing. Also, Ray's too adorable to not be mentioned.
Very good story.
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Thank you, dear.
Sure was a good one I enjoyed it
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Thank you.
Hhmmmmm.....
SUNSET WHAT ARE YOU HIDING?
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Who ever said anything about mall sushi.
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Actually, I just included Twilight's question because I wanted the conversation to be cut off by the doorbell. But, feel free to tell me what you think Sunset's response might've been.
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Sunset's job was confirmed to be sushi waitress in the summertime short, "Good Vibes".
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You seem to be focused all the sushi aspect instead of the mall aspect.
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...oookay. I think I didn't understand your comment. Nevermind. Let's just drop the subject.
Nobody's allowed to eat meat, but the closet is full of leather jackets.
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I'm just pointing out the things we've seen in canon. Sunset owns a lot of leather jackets, we've seen that. And we've also seen that Equestrian ponies don't eat meat, like real-life horses. I just need to clarify that Sunset's vegetarian, not vegan. There's a difference.
Any thoughts on the story? Or on my writing?
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So if it's not a moral issue, why is she forcing it on everyone?
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I'll admit, it's a slight OOC moment for Sunset, but come on! Give me a break. I'm just getting the hang of the writing buisness. But I guarantee, I'll write the characters better in my next stories. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
It was a very nice reading.
And just a random comment, as someone from another country I think it is pretty interesting how not having bacon for breakfast would make an American a little mad. Where I live I don't think bacon is even used as breakfast for almost anyone, and I have seen in many movies people eating it. Just a cool difference in cultures.
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Thank you for your compliment. Stuff like these are going to motivate me to write more.
About the bacon breakfast. Funny you say that, I'm not American. Where I live, everyone has buttered toast and tea for breakfast. But I am obsessed with the States, and I apply their culture in my story.
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My breakfast consists in four mugs of coffee... And then another one just to be sure I drank enough. Usually I don't so I drank more.
The setup here really bothered me. Fluttershy says “We all” thought Sunset was homeless, which makes me think it’s something they’ve discussed amongst themselves—admittedly that’s a conjecture on my part, but if Fluttershy feels comfortable talking for everyone I’m inclined to think she’s pretty certain—but Pinkie puts Sunset on the spot to host a party without batting an eye.
And given how long they’ve known Sunset for at this point, it feels weird to me that if they thought she was homeless they never brought it up. Not to say they’d have, like, offered to let her move in or something, but surely between the six of them they might have thought to at least ask if she needs anything if they were under the impression she was struggling to that degree.
This was a really nice slice of life, I loved it.
It does have the problem of the "conflict" so to speak being kind of forgotten halfway, or needing a more effective resolution (I'm guessing the giant mural was the point where the conflict ends, which was a really good scene!)
Another thing is a bit of a plot hole at the start:
Rarity's assumption that Sunset has hosted before doesn't correlate with their assumptions of her being homeless.
Another moment kind of like this is this one:
Unless I'm missing something, didn't Rarity just shut Pinkie up just to then say the truth immediately afterwards?
Pass those things, this was really enjoyable, and I will use it as inspiration when I write a future story in the EqG world.
You've very good writing skill, and I hope to see more of you!
PS: I was aware of Ray, but Sunset being an artist and doing comic is also canon? Because that sounds awesome!
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Nope. Pinkie was about to reveal that Sunset is Flanksy. That's from the short, ʼA Display of Affection. ʼ
Yup. Sunset's artistic side is shown in ʼA Display of Affection,ʼ ʼSuper Squad Goalsʼ and ʼHoldiays Unwrapped.ʼ
Thank you ever so much. And you will see more of me, don't worry about it.
Actually, no. Rarity assumed that Sunset hosted parties before in Equestria. Does that clear the confusion?
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I will respond in order:
Oh perfect, I haven't seen every single one of the shorts.
That's great! I have to keep it in mind for my story
I can't wait
Yeah, that didn't occur to me, maybe a little clarification in the story will prevent it.
Good luck in future protects!
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Things that Sunset can do: math, chess, friendship, fencing, drawing, painting, fencing, video games and of course, magic. And that, my dear, is Sunset Shimmerʼs my favorite character ever!
EDIT: She can also play guitar.
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And guitar!
yeah, this has already given me ideas when I eventually make a sequel to my current story. Thank you!
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No worries. I adore Sunset as a character, mainly because of all that she can do.
very good story loved it kudos and good job
so how did sunset get the big tv im betting its from her youtube lets play channel money
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Thanks for the compliment. Also, cool theory for the TV.
https://www.fimfiction.net/group/213901/my-little-reviews-feedback/thread/440451/reviewing-how-to-host-a-party
It needs some work in my opinion, but not too bad.
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Ooh! A review! Thanks!
My review for this story:
https://www.fimfiction.net/group/924/i-just-want-a-comment/thread/442841/review-how-to-host-a-party-by-uz-niamat
You can has review!
A cute little one shot. I enjoyed it.
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Thank you so much!
While the lack of any kind of conflict does make for an odd read, there's nothing wrong with 3.5k words taking us back to
sunny Humanquestria for a while.
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Why, thank you. Glad some people still enjoy even years later.