ISML 2010: Nagi Sanzen'in takes over Ruby
July 12, 2010
Mio Akiyama's 2293-1938 victory over Azusa Nakano left the door wide open for the unexpected of candidates in Nagi Sanzen'in to take over first place in the 2010 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase.
Sanzen'in defeated Hitagi Senjougahara 2391-1996 to move to up to the top spot, while Akiyama remained second in the standings.
Hinagiku Katsura, the defending ISML champion, could be looking at facing Akiyama for a chance at a possible clean sheet. Katsura routed Holo 2806-1624.
Among the other unbeatens in the race include Shana, Taiga Aisaka, Yuki Nagato, Mikoto Misaka and Kyou Fujibayashi.
Shana torched Rin Tosaka 2952-1528, Aisaka romped past Yui Hirasawa 2440-2020, Misaka electrocuted Kurimu Sakurano 2787-1472 and Fujibayashi cruised past Fate Testarossa 2225-1917.
The SOS Brigade picked up a sweep. Haruhi Suzumiya scored an impressive 2333-2065 victory over Tomoyo Sakgami and Mikuru Asahina annihilated Ryou Fujibayashi 2634-1593.
Toradora! also took home a clean sheet. Minori Kushieda blasted Nymph 2236-1712 and Ami Kawashima won a 2028-1978 thriller over Ikaros.
In the special match, Mamabi Straight's Manami Amamiya took out REC's Aka Onda 1666-1284.
In other ISML action...
Kagami Hiiragi edged Mafuyu Shiina 2190-2086, Chiaki Minami defeated Rika Furude 2028-1759, Minatsu Shiina trounced Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 2140-1779, Saber slashed past Nadeko Sengoku 2329-1948 and Chizuru Akaba whipped past Hanyuu Furude 2474-1397.
Maria destroyed Mei Sunohara 2553-1652, Fuuko Ibuki thumped Nodoka Haramura 2759-1054, Nagisa Furukawa crushed Tsukasa Hiiragi 2529-1568 and Nanoha Takamachi squeaked by Ruiko Saten 2032-1956.
Ui Hirasawa rolled past Isumi Saginomiya 2248-2020, C.C. slammed the door shut on Ushio Okazaki 2489-1638, Illyasviel von Einzbern scored a 2880-891 walkover win over Mihoko Fukuji and Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere scored an impressive 2100-2048 victory over Kotomi Ichinose.
Match Day 5 of the 2010 International Saimoe League is scheduled for July 13, 2010. Vote online for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com.