A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd7xHGt1P2j
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmElpXknuBh
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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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNV5JNw8Deo
A Dangerous Affection520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYoAh5eDg4u
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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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAuV4duyzBY
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And that’s what makes the difference.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDWs9ywm7p
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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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbXGaD4dtW
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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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKOyzyiomd
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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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuRE6WWL8R
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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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5tCRYhLKn7
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• INDEX520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7677d4jItv
I- Why SasuKarin?520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1vEqVx7Yv
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhgqcKC0Xj
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaiZtd7RAT6
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhkVZzDLX1M
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LvQvXSMfP
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzLZQrDDCX
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡykREdZ4CE8
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOqac3BkdF
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJX050x0up9
d) Their similar pasts.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2417TbgAd
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7JZFLB3E4t
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!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZ42di0OJ7
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbJfiSab6u
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ikyVOjAnh
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm3vjX8DOda
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!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1rIjh6w00
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9mCdWm1eN
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2vEw9C10pf
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSD1qoqGuv
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvElApVsYu
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCHSHJxUQd
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrd9R0qxXfb
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkRwXlbDGk0
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.520Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKgGDWQara
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
