A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk5hQHqwcfP
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKovGohzTD
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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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlzAmj5KMOU
A Dangerous Affection515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLq4eVCDJU1
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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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGH8rsPTPdM
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And that’s what makes the difference.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Zv3TtAgSU
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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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbg0VOEr6rJ
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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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufH3cSMynr
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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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVdygRYp9h
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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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7zclbwEBL
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• INDEX515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnyWBaWdLns
I- Why SasuKarin?515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ70aGiKdzDf
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn44JMZ97mC
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5yHiRO3vz
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5fthhVtR9
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAPHjfHg4fD
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12hOrJ0qm6
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqt3QhFkfM
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdyrRjkugd
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibACeFW801
d) Their similar pasts.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDcnlOT5h91
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqyzhTOHOK
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!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp0O5i6U4AH
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Ll58CldvZ
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcNBqcBWFY
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2Lrr8FS27
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!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaBQ6LcjXo
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUZuwfpUkZ
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlx1tGEcU50
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6hOFkWDDSm
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKUiIYLa4W
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMc5hFpWQck
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFAOIwDepKo
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqdKsPOL0r
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.515Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22ojWzJ318
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