A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡte6UmDVi3n
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJc1iwvAxW
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡILqmTwcbWN
A Dangerous Affection507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2TOhqEyCH
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpo3MKGdG7K
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And that’s what makes the difference.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6s6M9N1HwP
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLE8731RtAY
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQ5bnEnE4D
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmKTmbrcOj
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMnhZ4VG2lR
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• INDEX507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxin4qEb8jg
I- Why SasuKarin?507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcEiMcBZ4p
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡloFY2pVccB
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwvWls7IQ9
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkqh0fW4ya
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0d4fCDZ9KF
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhbIt7Qw9N
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdkZuVmmqOd
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiMRK5sHod
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsG04a3cuND
d) Their similar pasts.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrD7P3DUVE
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTXwuXg6B4l
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!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9B36QAKi1
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7mSoshMrx
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNsCTK6d6H
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmkI8J7JML
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!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7Wx44vSCB
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsoKHh2rU8M
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWlajh4oGx
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpOJPmoSrY
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrVzedeBItS
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2FMFl7Ejz
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXuOPT40wi
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21zcqcOEeQ
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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQjd63nVjK
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
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