ISML 2016: Topaz Kicks Off
By JR Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
July 26, 2016
Match Day 1 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Topaz Period has concluded, with the veterans taking center stage. In the Female Division, Nao Tomori defeated Yui-nyan 1506-1164, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Ruiko Saten 1441-1201, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Kuon 1885-670, Izusu Sento drove past Stella Vermillion 1491-944, Kurisu Makise routed Shiki Ryougi 1571-884, Tomoyo Sakagami defeated Kumiko Oumae 1384-1099, Azusa Nakano rocked Kobato Hasegawa 1532 and Utaha Kasumigaoka leveled Karen Kujou 1437-997.
In the Male Division, Yato hammered Kaworu Nagisa 1415-716, Umetarou Nozaki trounced Sebastian Michaelis 1406-736, Nagisa Shiota smashed Adlet Mayer 1491-618, Seujuurou Akashi defeated Obi 923-773, Ryuuji Takasu roared past Eikichi Onizuka 1672-575, Yuuji Sakai scored the closest victory of the round, a 1049-1005 thriller over Kamina, Seiyua Kanie pulverizes Karamatsu Matsuno 1783-368 and Sadao Mao whipped past Rin Okumura 1210-805.
In Winter Diadem action, Reina Izumi punched Mavis Vermillion 1528-842 and Kayo Hinazuki scored the Upset of the Round, a 1169-1080 barnburner over Asuka Kurashina 1169-1080.
Match Day 2 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Topaz Period is scheduled for July 27, 2016. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
