A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDLqgwx4Pz
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzb7HAodrgs
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxBvUocYCl5
A Dangerous Affection382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbAcrtBebz
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdsa6CDb0Pu
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And that’s what makes the difference.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsyazInWKBu
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNaHLtp767
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6YJjZkFCho
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYswq6jqy0
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNalwmViUmR
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• INDEX382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCjwNfNAovE
I- Why SasuKarin?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLkUARh0tz
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YBpdZVS3e
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgqmi6RhoMw
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxgOBQCijWG
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6QcUEgRdbK
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRnVyIF70yd
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmlHHx5HNOu
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkjQkYXl3H
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2bSidvurG
d) Their similar pasts.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgS2MoWdbnn
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6gUFvNc5c
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!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcOf3GgIhS
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOZE34Nzso
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeJeVQBRjK
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXC6sq9gTB
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!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSn7QYz5nPP
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhL3PDJiV42
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt82cEJ196P
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2rVFEqb9u
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJyvo7jcXqD
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFRVyA0jwl
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHgt9WrGQt
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOguTCUkqy7
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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvliqw1cYm7
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
