ISML 2011: Ruri leads Sapphire after 5
By JR Salazar (Bongaboi)
July 16, 2011
Ruri Gokou leads the 2011 International Saimoe League Sapphire necklace phase after a 3808-2716 victory over Yui.
Chasing her is Victorique de Blois, who routed Nagi Sanzen'in 3479-2720. Yuki Nagato is third after a 4350-2042 trouncing of Mato Kuroi. Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Konata Izumi 4214-2274 to move to fourth place in the standings. In fifth is Eucliwood Hellscythe, who cruised past Laura Bodewig 4501-1471.
In other ISML action, Mikuru Asahina defeated Konjiki no Yami 3440-2739, Kuroko Shira handcuffed Shiina 3289-2812, Shana torched Haruna 4574-1763, Azusa Nakano romped past Fate Testarossa 4132-2156 and Taiga Aisaka roared past Charlotte Dunois 3918-2422.
Kirino Kousaka rolled past Last Order 3823-2460, Nagisa Furukawa bowled over Nymph 3487-2473, Rin Tosaka picked up a 3180-2621 victory over Huang Lingyin, Nadeko Sengoku prevailed over Kyou Fujibayashi 3099-3018 and defending ISML champions Mio Akiyama dominated Index L. Prohibitorum 4267-2180.
Haruhi Suzumiya rocked Yui Hirasawa 3736-2674, Ayase Aragaki defeated Houki Shinonono 3364-2482, Saber slashed past kagami Hiiragi 3329-2889, Ui Hirasawa whipped past Sora Kasugano 3266-2851 and Tomoyo Sakagami dismissed C.C. 3512-2599.
Wrapping up ISML play...Asami Iwasawa edged Seraphim 2980-2789, Tsumugi Kotobuki stunned Holo 3178-2997, Hitagi Senjougahara thumped Mafuyu Shiina 3572-2346, Hinagiku Katsura drilled Yuri Nakamura 3490-2864 and Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Lousie Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 4692-1792.
In the special match, Aruruu raced past naru Narusegawa 3030-2202.
Match Day 6 of the 2011 International Saimoe League Sapphire Necklace phase is scheduled for Sunday, July 17, 2011. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.