ISML 2014: Ruby kicks off!

ISML 2014: Ruby kicks off!

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
June 9, 2014

The FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and while that happens, Match Day 1 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Ruby Period concluded. There were a few surprises in this round, but for the most part, the expected winners delivered. So let's take a look.

NOVA DIVISION

In the Nova Division, Kurumi Tokisaki gunned down Mikan Yuuki 3333-1469, Asuna Yuuki defeated Yaya 2746-2077, Tohka Yatogami routed Suguha Kirigaya 3153-1584, Azusa Azuki mowed down Charlotte Belew 2735-1667. Eru Chitanda drubbed Origami Tobiichi 2829-2027 and Yoshino crushed Furano Yukihira 3398-1232.

Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Yui 3036-1735, Momo Velia Deviluke coasted past Laura Bodewig 2458-1794, Rin Natsume won a 2162-2127 nailbiter over Yukina Himeragi, Shinka Nibutani pummeled Haqua du Lot Herminium 2761-1939, Ririchiyo Shirakiin defeated Noumi Kudryavka 2169-2010 and Kuroyukihime flew past Yukino Yukinoshita 2707-1947.

Wrapping up Nova action, Rikka Takanashi annihilated Mirai Kuriyama 3115-1551, Kotori Itsuka crushed Kurousagi 2930-1795, Sanae Dekomori scored the Upset of the Round: a 2369-2133 decision over Shiori Shiomiya, Nanami Aoyama punched Touka Takanashi 2977-1740, Misaki Shokuhou roasted Karuta Roromiya 2517-1882 and Chocolat won a 2169-2147 nailbiter over Nyarlathotep.

STELLA DIVISION

In the Stella Division, Kurisu Makise defeated Hitagi Senjougahara 2289-1971, Erio Touwa won the coses match of the night: a 2105-2095 thriller over Shouko Kirishima, Haruhi Suzumiya dominated Hinagiku Katsura 2577-1907, defending Champion Ruri Gokou ran past Yui-nyan 2948-1905, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Yuri Nakamura 3211-1760 and Kobato Hasegawa defeated Last Order 2564-2132.

Mio Akiyama boomed past Charlotte Dunois 2686-1958, Saber slashed past Konjiki no Yami 2376-2243, Shana torched Eucliwood Hellscythe 2427-2331, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Inori Yuzuriha 3035-1862, Yozora Mikazuki prevailed over Masami Iwasawa 2275-2226 and Yuki Nagato took down Illyasviel von Einzbern 2400-2126.

Wrapping up Stella play, Sena Kashizawaki trampled over Shinobu Oshino 2394-2162, Ayase Aragaki whipped past Nadeko Sengoku 3034-1557, Azusa Nakano romped past Yui Hirasawa 2824-1451, Sora Kasugano defeated Meiko Honma 2459-2067, Kirino Kousaka took out Victorique de Blois 2451-2163 and Mashiro Shiina defeated Taiga AIsaka 2567-2278.

In the special exhibitions, Satone Shichimiya demolished Hajime 3621-560 and Saya prevailed over Eris Floralia 1637-1520.

Match Day 2 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Ruby Period is scheduled for June 10, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.