A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYwofbTMvZ
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzPgLkA6Xcv
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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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgof1LcAHNj
A Dangerous Affection605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTdBvwZSCai
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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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4a9KD1wLF7
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And that’s what makes the difference.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuZd4pN318
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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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvq98SdtEN
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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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRL1cDvjFG
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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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkOlmc1eHn
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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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqswmNn46yc
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• INDEX605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ620YFtVNrU
I- Why SasuKarin?605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvmA5AcuQA
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54PJx1qS1t
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLhuxqvQwO
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjKpzVcaD5O
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpVJxv0lgt
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1dkeJsNrC
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oqWzipaJR
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4nbxWpZRr
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9M36rusD5
d) Their similar pasts.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2Ja5Rlb5h
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2GB74WXbA
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!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMnzVPXR5A
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMw49ufHSw
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6x5VS1D99
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5K9rTTZbz
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!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfwClvXYwM
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFDtxDUdf1
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAwnom2pFs
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViBfxLKL0e
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdrwPhyeBV
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWgnL6seJz
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWirkUvKRiY
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡot8NBFCdTq
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.605Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXCFN3el0T
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