A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡif5GZaXrvG
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcQn1P9QQP
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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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UakR4BxM1
A Dangerous Affection542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgYIzOHXUPO
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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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡskiszEVjZz
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And that’s what makes the difference.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhl0XnZRoel
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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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyISKtEGhDz
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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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7UVhMcSTq
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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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDvrCk4QcY
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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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMNejaAuW4
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• INDEX542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMhqChz5ta
I- Why SasuKarin?542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMsr0CQkuV7
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXELPyw0NT
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJifKQest8Z
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFq787Ddd7
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40YE1zROab
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYdK7vK3YTs
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2aKJ0Cfazg
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzU58xVSybW
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpILx64XsX
d) Their similar pasts.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2aj0Jufahp
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8cbzuYUs1
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!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ogKCeu5qs
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkEY7HFVwt
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZFFC2RxCs
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWteKiJeGqr
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!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAaMIJ6FHCZ
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqPjJk3LO1L
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuk72ppg759
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmKJ8YgL7HM
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvLMf7f2IIA
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdJqMyfmiy
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVwIpUTp9l
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEtfpnsgIO
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.542Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0HOV8vuLum
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