A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OQ04a1T4o
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPP9W1ibCH
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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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLPruRureb
A Dangerous Affection632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWXPu9JW5O
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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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8lXW7xldi
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And that’s what makes the difference.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7eHP8Uyq2
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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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETOg4P3QcR
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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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTLsa5sprk
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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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcNR1jeZo0
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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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm2SO9bzWv8
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• INDEX632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKeoTu3MKY
I- Why SasuKarin?632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTa7owyMTw
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqFlJf2rffL
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEF9UtpiHMM
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzw7YkRgKZ
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarcTLo10Rh
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNR1Dj4JLby
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5pVRX9iss
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHc6NABKZ8c
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUpEaIiix7
d) Their similar pasts.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPkBHXm6lsc
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHFD7QWmZg
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!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHk23tOkMD6
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIa4zPmd5mV
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4WvYMESueX
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvjvZUq237
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!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgYRj87byZ
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQTQu1s2b3
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCmE1uJQCH6
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡagLwXCH29U
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftf8NrMOy2
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZEt22pmBs
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqKWvGhmZz
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhW4NaEyLW
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.632Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQp7g7dt1i
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
