A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCL13g10Za
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYrJPo1oVD
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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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIaQQMl1uOw
A Dangerous Affection559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjyxKvxqtq
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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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFS88NAD3V3
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And that’s what makes the difference.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMpU97J4f2
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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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2iFVjsJkv
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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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCi9ucMfhCf
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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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVyjdfCDSJt
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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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCekWkftAL
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• INDEX559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvhhyvk5JsK
I- Why SasuKarin?559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9e0Thrfirk
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsP3qLBIuMk
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRqEIA5zTf
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cT7vHJcv5
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGFd3YtKur
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBI6Q0oD95p
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG4wgauLId4
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXY5LCpxSio
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9pk7S3gA3
d) Their similar pasts.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCD0HxEtNj
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVfDdmBgmb
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!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jjyy7jIRS
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXoV1CG2aiz
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0MV4G3gXY7
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD05pq170jt
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!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRYFTFGmMoR
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJ8PUcWkCd
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmeFIBgIBax
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhv00M9HSO
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPrBQYuEi7
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlPwlilQnx
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZo4qMUSB2R
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzhkUnTFlp
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.559Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LYaiarPBJ
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
