Scarred

Character Profile - Dante

Warning:  Major spoilers ahead. Huwag basahin kung 'di mo pa tapos ang libro.

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  "Seriously? If I have to go through it again, without any second thoughts, walang duda, I'll do it all over again."
---Dante answering Scar's question.  

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    Aidan Stephan Lustre, simply known as "Dante" or "Aidan" is the main character of the story. He was 17 when she first met Scar who happens to be just 12 years old at the time. He's an orphan and is the vocalist of the band, "Red Serenade."

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Biography:
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    Dante used to be an active and cheerful little boy but one tragic accident changed his life forever. His parents, along with his 5 year old little sister died from the fire that burned their house to the ground. Dante witnessed all the horrors that happened to his family, and as a result, he instantly develops a Pyrophobia.

    After the accident, Dante was never the same. He became aloof, shy and refused to talk about his family. It also came to the point where he believes that life has been unfair to him... Until he met a girl named Scarlett.

    Aside from having a good singing voice, he is also a skilled guitarist, a skill that Scar taught him when she was just 12. When Dante was a little kid, he dreams about being able to perform up in the stage while thousands of people are watching and cheering for him. He will later make this dream come true after he became the frontman of the sensational rock band called Red Serenade. A band he's not originally a part of.

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Quotes about Dante:
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"Kilala mo naman 'yan. Tatamaan na lang 'yan ng kidlat, 'di pa rin 'yan magsasabi."
       ---Nigiel talking about his bestfriend (chapter 1, ISAA)

"Like I said I know you well enough. Hindi ikaw yung klase ng taong magte-take advantage dahil lang sa gusto kita. Dahil lang sa alam mong may gusto ako sa'yo. You're not that kind of guy, Aidan, at isa 'yan sa mga nagustuhan ko sa'yo."
      ---Brianna admitting her feelings to Dante (Chapter 14, LOU)

"Whatever, Dante. Pero alam naman nating lahat kung sino talagang hinihintay na makita ng mga tao d'yan sa labas. Half of them girls probably wants to marry you."

      ---Jayden while they are preparing backstage. (Chapter 24, TSATM)

"How could I let a guy like that go?"
     ---Scarlett before writing the words on the guitar. (Chapter 13, Reflections)

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Trivia:
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-He never suspected that Scar is just 12 when he first met her. He really thought she's around his age.

-He loves red.

-His nickname, "Dante," is derived from his full name, AiDAN STEphan. Aidan means "Little fire" while Stephan is a combined form of his parent's names, which is Steve and Hanna.

-Dante never changed his hairstyle throughout the story.

-He's a big fan of Paramore.

-He has a cat named "Peklat."

-It is true that Dante used to have a secret crush on Maica when they're still kids.

-His closet is full of hoodie jackets.

-Dante's singing and musical prowess are based on Taka of One Ok Rock.

-He will later write a story about a girl whom he is not supposed to love.

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Next character profile:  Scarlett Jeyne Briones.

Credits: Thank you tatsumaki-chan for the image. I really appreciate it. :)