To Nene's surprise, Kairi is pleased with her unfinished dress.įile:Rarity's friends meet her in Canterlot S2E9.png Nene hurriedly drenches Figaro in water to make her look ill. They arranged for Kairi's birthday party to be held in Canterlot so Nene can attend. Sheriff Mulan, Spectra Vondergeist, Rapunzel, Sally, and Kairi unexpectedly arrive in Canterlot. She writes to her friends in Ponyville, saying that she will miss Kairi's birthday party because Figaro is sick. Nene accepts an invitation from Lee and Sonia to the Canterlot garden party, which she describes as a major social event second only to the Grand Galloping Gala. Template:Clr The parties File:Rarity writing letter 'Because poor Opal is quite ill' S2E9.png She attends an art exhibit, an auction for a vase, a dinner party, an opera, a party on Peppermint Butler’s yacht, and a ceremony for an airship’s maiden voyage. In the song Becoming Popular (The Animal Everybody Should Know), Nene sings about her desire to be popular and influential.
However, Figaro is disappointed by her neglect of Kairi's dress. She swiftly gains status and popularity in Canterlot. When asked how she did so, she lies and tells them that Sally Acorn is the Freedombolts' trainer, convincing the guests that Nene is distinguished. To their surprise, she bets correctly on the winner of the race. At the derby, Peppermint Butler's guests ignore her until they learn that she is staying in the castle. If she does, she will develop social connections in Canterlot but lose time to work on Kairi's dress. In her room, Nene debates whether to go to the derby.