A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJK4WXgavjq
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopR91ld4Uq
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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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCO4jWcxJ3V
A Dangerous Affection480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAm92XXFstB
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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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUiaKOaEZ4
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And that’s what makes the difference.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMrlc46vLS
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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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUxnGDGwD5
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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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQytC8A1ET
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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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQDMpt5Eyb
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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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0l0mHiMyFq
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• INDEX480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4JtqecoJy
I- Why SasuKarin?480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OSMnLAdw7
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDs0pjQtrI
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLTqsLxgUF
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bf589DTdP
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYgqMhrE8fv
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJC18wik742
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvURVkicML3
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO38Yp72uEZ
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH359wn0cv1
d) Their similar pasts.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUatNWzFcTx
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLV8w8bKNPl
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!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo7YmLqQkJE
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaq8c1BzJl7
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmI9ctGkOl8
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PNF9NtLpB
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!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdu6FrizgF
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS70sV9WYVi
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZ04THT4QM
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLamYiukxRX
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlAV4N48WD
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeKMcrAIocE
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEn2vMuHMr
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEbtmp2JmPy
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.480Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZroRLlKR0
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
