A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUeghbvvM2
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRr1SiPdj7P
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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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUXeJZvjraz
A Dangerous Affection602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrX6NsiEvM
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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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNYWPtFmzA
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And that’s what makes the difference.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb9JkReuwTZ
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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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6oZ0D8XrO
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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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiwS5GpRDEE
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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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLvQ5gS2mr
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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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pywZSuCjn
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• INDEX602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTTH6pDul0
I- Why SasuKarin?602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt52l03WDoC
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xUXDSMwnk
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQMV3wmdFZ
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGulDHDs04d
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5jGK6J9yY
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLuQGpf9sc
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsWFqjotIi
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9mccLx7euw
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡedXLhv3yBI
d) Their similar pasts.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FZzA6kgny
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gsUzVwHpc
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!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIGsk8ubZxF
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu32lvCHMZP
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0s7PUb8pmz
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrJ09atc8t
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!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgYGezPyrA
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuBoMthRjem
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0o6yai0bJ2
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXpC3hIVeD
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4zeqsvmAU
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoK5xBg4OfY
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdIbOcYE4k
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkdvC4pGdZ
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.602Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6owV4EfbUf
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