ISML 2010: Kyou Fujibayashi with early Diamond lead

ISML 2010: Kyou Fujibayashi with early Diamond lead



July 28, 2010

With one more necklace to be determined, the race for the 2010 International Saimoe League Diamond necklace was up and running on Sunday.

Kyou Fujibayashi took an early lead in the Diamond with a 3125-962 victory over Mihoko Fukuji.

Overall leader Mio Akiyama and defending champion Hinagiku Katsura also picked up victories. Akiyama defeated rolled past Fate Testarossa 2951-1811 while Katsura routed Mafuyu Shiina 2855-1647.

In a number of blockbuster matches to open the Diamond phase, Mikoto Misaka edged Haruhi Suzumiya 2388-2227, Shana torched Nagi Senzen'in 2919-1681 and Taiga Aisaka romped past Tomoyo Sakagami 2541-2022.

K-ON! began their Diamond run with a sweep. Ui Hirasawa prevailed over Ikaros 2530-1846, Azusa Nakano trounced Maria 2951-1698 and Yui Hirasawa rocked Nanoha Takamachi 2901-1660.

Also picking up a clean sheet was Fate/Stay Night. Illyasviel von Einzbern defeated Mei Sunohara 2523-1683, Saber slashed past Hitagi Senjougahara 2444-1924 and Rin Tosaka took care of business against Minatsu Shiina 2194-2032.

Finally, Ruiko Saten completed a sweep for To Aru Kagaku No Railgun with a 2133-2032 victory over Minori Kushieda.

In the special match, Yuki Cross took out Kagura Tsuchimiya 1953-1472.

In other ISML action...Tsukasa Hiiragi punded Rika Furude 2360-1751, Isumi Saginomiya defeated Konjiki no Yami 2249-1952, Ami Kawashima disposed of Hanyuu Furude 2290-1772, Holo chomped up Kotomi Ichinose 2389-1973 and Nymph chalked up a 2310-1343 victory over Nodoka Haramura.

Yuki Nagato annihilated Kagami Hiiragi 2662-1844, Mikuru Asahina squeaked by Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 2291-2118 and Fuuko Ibuki routed Ushio Okazaki 2247-1479.

C.C. defeated Kurimu Sakurano 2387-1920, Nadeko Sengoku tampled over Chizuru Akaba 2367-1753, Nagisa Furukawa scored 2182-2172 thriller over Konata Izumi and Ryou Fujibayashi won against Chiaki Minami 2147-1880.

Match Day 2 of the 2010 International Saimoe League is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Vote online for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com.