ISML 2010: Misaka still first; Aisaka, Nagato, seven others give chase
March 26, 2010
Mikoto Misaka is known as the Railgun in Academy City for one major reason: her namesake attack that involves a silver coin and a large shot of electricity powerful enough to shut down a district or two.
Today, she electrocuted Chiaki Minami 3609-1530 in Match Day 3 of the 2010 International Saimoe League Aquamarine Phase to stay in first.
Among those giving chase, Taiga Aisaka pummeled Mihoko Fukuji 4009-1184 to stay in second. Yuki Nagato kept pace with a 3680-1641 annihilation of Ryou Fujibayashi to move up to third in the standings.
"It's too early in the season to make conclusions," said Mio Akiyama, who scored a 3991-949 walkover of Ui Hirasawa. "But now we have an idea of who's in contention for the first prize of this tournament."
Others in contention for the Aquamarine include Nadeko Sengoku, Azusa Nakano, Saber, defending champion Hinagiku Katsura, Kyou Fujibayashi and Shana.
Sengoku defeated Minori Kushieda 3046-2026, Saber easily dominated Nymph 3515-1662, Nakano cruised past Isumi Saginomiya 3158-2048, Kyou rocked Golden Darkness (Konjiki no Yami) 3020-2004, Katsura torched Ikaros 3421-1703, and Shana scored a 4186-1160 walkover of Nodoka Haramura.
In other ISML action... Ruiko Saten defeated Mei Sunohara 2744-24146, Holo chomped up Ami Kawashima 3041-2078, Rin Tosaka prevailed over Mikuru Asahina 2865-2519, Illyasviel von Einzbern knocked Konata Izumi from Aquamarine contention with a 2665-2641 thriller, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere defeated Tsukasa Hiiragi 2632-2493 and Nagi Sanzen'in stomped Kotomi Ichinose 2848-2363.
Once again, the first-timers made some huge gains. Yui Hirasawa rocked Fuuko Ibuki 2938-2197, Ushio Okazaki prevailed over Hanyuu Furude 2397-2297, Hitagi Senjougahara stunned Nanoha Takamachi 2729-2400, Kurimu Sakurano trounced Rika Furude 2757-2190 and Mafuyu Shiina defeated C.C. 2782-2464.
Finally, in other action from today...Kagami Hiiragi cruised past Chizuru Akaba 2889-2307, Fate Testarossa delivered a 2716-2317 defeat to Minatsu Shiina and in a clash of regulars, Haruhi Suzumiya had the upper hand over Nagisa Furukawa, 2893-2376.
In a special match, Niche defeated Excel 1725-1641.
Aquamarine Match Day 4 is scheduled for Sunday, March 28, 2010. As always, you make the call. Vote online for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com.
