Before the stories unfolded, before the friendships deepened, there were names, dreams, and first impressions. This character companion introduces you to the 11 hearts behind the story of "7:11"-a special circle of friends formed in Grade 7 whose bond continues to shine beyond the classroom walls. These characters are the very core of the University Series, a collection of stories that will follow each of them as they grow, love, and discover themselves in college. For now, only one of them-Emilio Arthur Miguel Dizon-has taken center stage in Book 1. The rest of their journeys are still waiting to be told. Get to know each of them in this prelude: who they are, what they love, and the sparks that make them unforgettable-even before the bell of Grade 7 officially rang.

Emilio Arthur Miguel 'Art' was one of the reasons their high school barkada came together. He found love in the chaos of friendship-but just when things started to feel real, that person vanished in Grade 9. Suddenly, they returned as if he never left anyone behind.