A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzScUD50qMC
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1N12Rw4Rz
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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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN97JhzoRJU
A Dangerous Affection566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLwZnLSHSg
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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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42lfhoVlMk
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And that’s what makes the difference.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡipQzkEGWwe
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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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjj5FjUpX6Q
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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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbW0qLCZWeZ
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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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZJlM3DwHM
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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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBBsvvjdfC
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• INDEX566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybveG9xktq
I- Why SasuKarin?566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUn22OSS95
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9YdSxP8vy
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvytVglWqTJ
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ78W1cY6AU
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClyGtq5zDp
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdFwKW8N9gN
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHQSm7fR07
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtczZZoHE6S
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzFJIoTuor
d) Their similar pasts.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZHRGQ5Ep8
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVW6us9NO61
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!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasPX46EtGN
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡra9XjJKJIg
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXcZ7jMzn31
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhseuRvkByl
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!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDKFLNqXMIZ
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡia46VKrJpl
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡapDzqH6m8G
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmphsSoUvyJ
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GU35VYhHX
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjCoUczRqvc
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3QXWKzaxQ
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsWxYN1W1i
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.566Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTbPocNE3Y
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
