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  • The ending. During a huge televised flying race, Jack loses his ability to fly and it seems like Wilson has once again proven that he's better than Jack at everything. Turns out Jack just pretended to lose his powers so he can break free from being a celebrity and spend time with the girl he secretly loves while Wilson is forced to move away and spend the rest of his life with the burden of being famous.
    • Mia, the girl Jack has a crush on, being worried that Jack being known as "The Flying Boy" and his rivalry with Wilson is taking a toll on him.
  • Also, while about to perform the race, Jack clearly notices that almost the entire crowd is chanting his name. There is admittedly a smaller chanting of Wilson's name, but considering that the former was always being seen as marginal compared to the latter, it can be quite relieving and even sweet that the majority of the fans are clearly rooting for the person who certainly deserves it. This also can turn into quite a Tear Jerker when the crowd sees that Jack can't fly anymore, to which they all stop cheering and looked stunned.
  • Jack's relationship with his parents. Sure, they are terrible for profiting off their own son, due to his new flying ability, they do utmost love him and in their own ways want what is best for him.

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