A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUJzZdUTrt
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpeDAchwS4
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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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCutMbcSFP
A Dangerous Affection454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKFvquCZqp
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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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWpaFcdASJ
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And that’s what makes the difference.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBcqxob55Y
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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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTfR0pNpps
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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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwJNXPXEEO
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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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASspLLm4cE
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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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjz5FLXDag5
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• INDEX454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaU0tm72kTg
I- Why SasuKarin?454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNpJBa1HZhh
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpv8UzSjgO
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5SBMSMDc0
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLynnpcn9C
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZtZUvfpCT
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkq3niUqOU
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKBYCe5Mt1
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXveNMZ1GRg
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡml5N6J5w2x
d) Their similar pasts.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHgB7wzw1W
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDMcrPrucv
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!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWZ4YRQHTU
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLadhEzwo31
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4SdoZzx8p
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwSmpXNmLg
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!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡStI3IzqSut
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgPrICcha7A
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWr1CwAawfN
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplXzG2BfGh
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDzuV0pZBb
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BJ2RICWZL
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1PRuQksJF
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qIn1dbNz2
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.454Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCGk9bW2MA
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
