A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgxzGvJvmH
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8YUpFMIQt
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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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfmwcx5KsVk
A Dangerous Affection446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7xvvAUSSD
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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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4KkdcF4OH
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And that’s what makes the difference.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqn8lhY9Xz
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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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWkahxbBPs
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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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQMOfBKA3U
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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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWSS5LuVT7i
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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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxJB39Mlro
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• INDEX446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwG6hFrBDLq
I- Why SasuKarin?446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVPkV0TWRUn
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kfhRW57CH
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHqFZaroOIX
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICzOAZ6GlS
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhPrafzz6a
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmx8Qt2PAy
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRH6RRzH9yh
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxWVSpdTPHn
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2tnL9n4Js
d) Their similar pasts.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN18VuQOUV9
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEfh5rjuMB
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!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6IZ649qGF
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBobIAXoiK
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4L2DnYB7Be
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62PLfYmGcZ
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!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTcMyifS4u
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8AhfDvvIO
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc5670UIl6c
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGBaiU71YH
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aLQPmEkBV
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZSqEZdVW4
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡioojGDbegv
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK01BVNdBpu
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.446Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGeN8g3xug
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
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