A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgIPcSLaUow
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebiaDHf25Y
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WARNING: This manifesto contains spoilers for the entire manga. And detailed spoilers up to chapter 672. Read at your own discretion. also, it’s pretty lengthy, so you may want to grab some snacks.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaswgtLN5A
A Dangerous Affection561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYB5nCbeyh
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The SasuKarin Manifesto
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Unlike all of the most popular pairings, SasuKarin’s introduction does not happen in Part I of the series, but rather in Part II. Which is one of the reasons why some are quick to disregard this couple; but in doing so, they’re missing some vital information. That is: for a potential pairing that was introduced so late into the story, it is one of the top-contenders when it comes to substance—especially because Kishimoto does not only give attention to one side of the bond, but to both of them.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ336TySztuR
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And that’s what makes the difference.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjmxikcRpo
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What is this substance I speak of, you may ask? Well, that’s precisely what I want to show you through this. So if you’re curious, please do keep reading! I assure you that once you’re done, you’ll probably see things differently.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTIO2W3Gr9C
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Regardless, I want to clarify that while they have gotten mutual development, I'm not claiming their relationship is mutually-romantic in nature; what I am arguing for in this manifesto, is that their bond has all the foundations it needs to naturally step in that direction once they (mainly Sasuke) are ready to (which would be once they have settled the issues they have to work out between themselves due to his betrayal). And also, that the pairing has received a remarkable amount of substance (meaningful moments from both ends, interaction, subtext, focus, backstory, remarks from other characters, etc) that does make it a likely outcome—quite possible the most likely outcome for Sasuke if he is meant to end up with a girl, in fact.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcDQsfuRb6
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...Or it would have been, if Kishi had actually put some care into it rather than simply handing Sasuke over as a consolation prize. But oh well; it is what it is and we had a good run while it lasted :') Hopefully this manifesto can serve as a reminder of that.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTvTHyWXugd
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Update: as you may notice, the manifesto no longer contains an Introduction to the characters section. However, you may find a brief bio I made for both of them here.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xnEhxBc9v
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• INDEX561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7zzJqNxi8E
I- Why SasuKarin?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiObRHSklnM
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvYxZ4UcgN
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiMMl6l0cq
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSkTO89wHvY
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorIGSQ7QhU
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdsK8NtmEd
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wJznvHkyY
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRnQ25WFzLS
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZcOjlXnl4
d) Their similar pasts.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ij8XCp1MT
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1LT5pmBAJk
f) The importance given to what happened between Karin and Sasuke.
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III- Common arguments against them: aka misconceptions running rampant.
a) Sasuke just wants her for her abilities!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqFspqzAFs
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFAYGsVSUd3
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNHQeiQ1iV
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVai3eulPV
e) Karin just has the hots for Sasuke and wants to ravage him, it’s nothing but lust and a shallow infatuation! She’s a perv!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIc3T68FEka
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1imosfbNq
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkai4H2I8Pt
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbv8VhBgKdF
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qMLR3QU9o
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3rmGiD8li
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTsZhIovrS
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxEGsBXBz1
m) I hate it anyway! Going back to Sasuke is a detriment to Karin's character!
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IV- Conclusion; final words: why I support SasuKarin, tying the knots together.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbeCDQCkgs5
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
