A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakInPcVd9F
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYFHFCFVvl
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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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9eL2iT1D7
A Dangerous Affection514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPpDJS8wjw
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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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv2XaQVAjrX
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And that’s what makes the difference.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJin0RhoiZ
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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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYFhxnobg8
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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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE37JiYrvnZ
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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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2ocM5Vlqk
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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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7PyJxDnJL
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• INDEX514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeJFXCCxiFv
I- Why SasuKarin?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dtcva5JLO
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoCSn73sIx
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgAftq0PqS
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz01XlPtZF7
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWB2EbArRR
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyhZE2StAd
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tvyMtetQk
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxz1s7sDBA7
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGzwwf6YXKt
d) Their similar pasts.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMPkMh2hwO
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEfo5hhuOTX
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!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmnWw7krPv
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4ZhZBhkVY
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjNbKZli0u
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVKh4pFfSI
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!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtCD6QOFLQx
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsyzlejxC5
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKS2NUjdY2
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2YSCxjD6cy
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePcnSdQaCm
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwPsUrcPWj
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFGmxnd5cW
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6NKmetBBB
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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5CBMSaAt1
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