A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDi9TS4wbi
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKsRpN5GLz
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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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Nip7xKbu5
A Dangerous Affection462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4i70a3q0fu
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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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bl68zV1a2
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And that’s what makes the difference.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyDeeAPClzl
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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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FA0hYuUuk
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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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMm8rn2JCcp
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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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJqVylcvIt
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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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOo78vjVZp
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• INDEX462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BFz28KP1P
I- Why SasuKarin?462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFxY1iDTvGw
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXQXTRdnVq
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8ptzRYFSW
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTsllVegRH
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN4mkNH7lbs
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkG5K9NPvuc
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRgw2bgxBV
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO2kwTeZyUJ
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LPVyV8wkQ
d) Their similar pasts.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hv3wB5iOT
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyqup0pNa6
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!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SlRyIfpbB
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO59A1r8BBK
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCekllP7uo
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vGRrSy2Mf
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!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkdoSt7dv0
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjQ6NY1p1T
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2TAYNc8T5M
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNXaTbPKg3
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeGL61oA61
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTIi4FPxrB
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYHXO3wLMy
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWG95VZLmGZ
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.462Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyt3RaJavj4
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
