ISML 2014: Rikka, Kanade lead in Topaz
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
August 15, 2014
Match Day 6 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Necklace Period concluded, and Rikka Takanashi leads the Nova Division while Kanade Tachibana is ahead in the Stella Division. A number of heavyweights are in contention for the final necklace of the season, so let's get to the results.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Momo Velia Deviluke defeated Misaki Shokuhou 2202-1892, Origami Tobiiichi rolled past Furano Yukihira 2410-1607, Azusa Azuki routed Sanae Dekomori 2722-1492, Rikka Takanashi cruised past Eru Chitanda 2445-2079, Kurousagi bounced past Shiori Shiomiya 2740-1312 and Mirai Kuriyama defeated Laura Bodewig 2372-1857.
Asuna Yuuki slashed past Tohka Yatogami 2574-1924, Yoshino drubbed Nyarlathotep 2833-1494, Haqua du Lot Herminium prevailed over Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2041-1926, Yukina Himeragi defeated Yui 2264-2019, Mikan Yuuki took care of Chocolat 2083-1914 and Touka Takanashi whipped past Noumi Kudryavka 2271-1883.
Wrapping up Nova action, Yukino Yukinoshita annihilated Charlotte Belew 2487-1548, Yaya crushed Karuta Roromiya 2528-1488, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Shinka Nibutani 2811-1747, Kuroyukihime flew past Nanami Aoyama 2443-1967, Suguha Kirigaya won the closest match of the night: a 2145-2101 thriller over Rin Natsume and Kotori Itsuka defeated Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi 2435-1971.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Konjiki no Yami defeated Victorique de Blois 2303-1722, Kobato Hasegawa took out Hitagi Senjougahara 2280-1888, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted 2702-1709, Yui Hirasawa rocked Shouko Kirishima 2278-1902, Shana torched Yuri Nakamura 2465-2048 and Sena Kashiwazaki trampled past Sora Kasugano 2143-1982.
Ayase Aragaki thrashed Yui-nyan 2501-1955, Azusa Nakano romped past Illyasviel von Einzbern 2305-2093, Charlotte Dunois defeated Masami Iwasawa 2289-1786, Taiga Aisaka roared past Inori Yuzuriha 2328-2171, Shinobu Oshino chomped up Nadeko Sengoku 2137-1492 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Kirino Kousaka 2682-1646.
Wrapping up Stella play, Mashiro Shiina destroyed Meiko Honma 3205-1133, Last Order defeated Erio Touwa 2134-1996, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Yuki Nagato 3181-1314, defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Haruhi Suzumiya 2729-1736, Saber slashed past Yozora Mikazuki 2684-1491 and Mio Akiyama boomed past Hinagiku Katsura 2599-1630.
In special exhibition play, Marry Kozakura defeated Tensai Ikkyuu 2182-1517 and Hime Haruno routed Run Momoki 2162-825.
Match Day 7 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Necklace Period is scheduled for August 17, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
