Jonathan's sudden retirement hit the team hard.
Bryan even came to see him several times, trying to convince him to think it through and compete for one last season.
"Jonathan, you are the Ice Prince," Bryan said. "Even without Flora, you still have the skill to win. Why give up at the final moment?"
Jonathan shook his head again and again. The once proud and loud man now looked drained. It felt like he had aged ten years in a blink.
"What is the point of a championship now?" he flatly asked.
He went back to the rink one last time to pack his personal things.
He took nothing except his pendant.
He held it tightly and rubbed it gently. Memories rushed back. Their first win. They had been so excited that they kissed right on the ice in front of the cameras. That moment went viral ever
