@TheOtakuX
It’s going to remain open to interpretation, so people who still want them to be just close friends can most definitely see it like that, while shippers will still get some fuel if they want to look at it through that lens instead. This is shipping fuel, but it doesn’t make anything canon and doesn’t really change anything.
People will try to insist that things like this make x ship canon, but no, it really doesn’t. You can interpret it as romance, but many other people will continue to see them as good friends, and arguing about it won’t end any differently than it ever has.
“Celebrate your special somepony on Hearts and Hooves Day whether it’s the one you love, or simply your best friend! — Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops
Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, everypony! Share this with your friends because they are the most special someponies of all!!”
The text on the post still tries to deny it, though…
@Twilatron217 @Background Pony #2FC5
SoL gave conflicting messages that left it up to the viewer to decide whether they were friends or a couple. It was a cop-out on Hasbro’s part.