ISML 2010: Azusa to the top of the Ruby
June 9, 2010
Azusa Nakano, slated to be the next head of the light music club with the departure of the four members that revived it, now leads the 2010 International Saimoe League Ruby phase with a 2964-1297 wipeout win over Fuuko Ibuki.
Giving chase is fellow Hokago Tea Time bandmate Mio Akiyama, who is still unbeaten with a 3390-807 walkover win over Nodoka Haramura. Also unbeaten is defending champion Hinagiku Katsura, who tore down Ryou Fujibayashi 2972-1215.
Bakemonogatari picked up a clean sheet. Hitagi Senjougahara scored a 2044-1994 thriller over Maria while Nadeko Sengoku took out Illyasviel von Einzbern 2160-1745.
The girls from To Aru Kagaku No Railgun earned a clean sweep as well. Ruiko Saten scored a 2180-1646 victory over Ushio Okazaki while Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Ui Hirasawa 2663-1557.
Also taking a clean sheet on Ruby 3 were the SOS Brigade. Haruhi Suzumiya prevailed over C.C. 2185-1888, Mikuru Asahina ran down Kurimu Sakurano 2160-1886 and Yuki Nagato blasted Ikaros 2795-1341.
In the special match, Fujino Asagami scored an easy victory over Reiri Kamura, 2259-449.
IN other ISML action...
Shana torched Chiaki Minami 3163-1118, Mafuyu Shiina rolled past Nanoha Takamachi 2225-1637, Saber slashed past Mihoko Fukuji 3085-835, Nagisa Furukawa squeaked by Fate Testarossa 1994-1966 and Taiga Aisaka romped past Nymph 30014-1085.
Yui Hirasawa rocked Isumi Saginomiya 2634-1585, Holo chomped up Minori Kushieda 2355-1605, Kagami Hiiragi stomped Kotomi Ichinose 2285-1717, Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Tsukasa Hiiragi 2490-1479 and Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere made turkey stuffing out of Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 2035-1786.
Rin Tosaka burned Rika Furude 2448-1408, Mei Sunohara picked up a 2035-1575 victory over Hanyuu Furude, Konata Izumi took out Ami Kawashima 2414-1564 and Nagi Sanzen'in whipped past Chizuru Akaba 2558-1509.
Match Day 4 of the 2010 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase is scheduled for Sunday, July 11, 2010. Vote online for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com.