ISML 2019: Violet Evergarden, 18th Saimoe Prime Minister



Thank you, thank you all, please be seated. *crowd sits down* As I am British, this speech will be conducted in Received Pronunciation English, so make sure to tune in to your headsets for a translation in Japanese. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Violet Evergarden, and I have been elected as your Saimoe Prime Minister for the 2020 session with Rimuru Tempest serving as my deputy and designated first gentleman of Saimoe, since I am a widow. He will be appearing during events related to our movement in both slime and human form, so please be on the lookout for him.

The Webster's Dictionary defines "story" as, "an account of past events in someone's life or in the evolution of something." To this end, the definition is the foundation for my plans for the 2020 term. This coming year, doubtless, will be a year full of events that will leave an impact, and to facilitate this, I have procured this.

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Standing in front of you is a book. But it is not just any book. This is a book that will show the history of the world in 2020. I will not need to put pen to parchment to do this, however. Using the power of the mind, and seeing the events around the world that make the greatest impact for humanity, I will be able to write and chronicles the stories—your stories—that help define who you are, and who you plan to be. The writing will not begin until exactly midnight on January 1 in Japan, and Madame Rem transfers power to me and I transfer power of Speaker to Mistress Kaguya.



I spoke to Madame Tohsaka earlier today. She is a lifelong advocate of the movement and a gracious person, a living example of what we all must aspire to be. A positive forward thinking individual of sound principles. I thanked her for a brilliant race after she formally conceded the election and I am looking forward to workimng with her, Mistress Sakurajima, Mistress Kousaka and Mistress Oumae as part of a Cabinet I am planning to form in the next week prior to the New Year. *applause*

I dedicate this victory to the lives lost in Kyoto earlier this year, a fire that consumed maidens of beautiful character, intentions, principles and innocence. I may not have known them personally, but these were my sister in arms, and on this, I ask that we all hold a moments for the victims lost, their families and the great city that they called home to the last.

*crowd gives moment of silence as a lone bell in the background rings 36 times*

Thank you. May God bless the victims, their families, their loved ones, Kyoto Animation, the city of Kyoto and Japan. *applause* Now, on to another facet I want to touch base on as part of my  plans as your Saimoe Prime Minister.



Doubtless you all know the implications of the United Kingdom's changed relations with the European Union. As a British citizen, it is my duty to support the policy that Mr. Johnson's Parliament will be enacting in regards to Brexit. But at same time, we must advocate the healing of divides to make Europe and Britain stronger and so I shall be helping observe the choices that both governments make to ensure that Britain and continental Europe are allies to the end in making the region stronger and powerful against the forces of evil. I know the face of war and saw it with my own eyes. I do not have the wish to live through it again, and I won't. *applause*



With 2020 being the year that Tokyo hosts the Summer Olympic Games, we must needs promote sports and physical fitness as a way to encourage self-esteem, health, and a celebration of the human spirit, and we will do that with your help. Master Rimuru has asked me personally to include this as this is his contributions to our government for the coming year. He is personally excited about  Japan's chances to dominate the games and will be proactive in making sure this nation supports its athletes in the coming months ahead.

Finally, I have already met Her Highness, Princess Toshi, at an informal dinner which I had personally prepared. We had a productive conversation on what she would like from me, and I had agreed to be her personal tutor and special counsel. It is an honor that I will perform to the letter. Anything that the Imperial Household that is required of our government, we shall oblige. *applause*



I want to now that all the members of our campaign team; my spiritual inspiration, Gilbert Bougainvillea, for giving me a reason to continue fighting the good fight; the International Saimoe League and its organizers for being strong supporters of our cause and why we serve those who believe in our principles and values; and finally, I want to thank you, the voters. Even if you supported the Type-MOON Party and hoped for Madame Tohsaka to win, I thank you for your participation in the process. All of you make this possible. Without you, we would never be able to show how wonderful the Saimoe movement is. We will continue to be the difference.

So with this, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, this concludes my speech. I want to take this time to conclude with a poem that Mistress Tohsaka wrote that would have been used on her end if she was the winner. *entire field of ISML Female and Male Division participants surround Violet on stage* Everyone, raise your right hand, and begin,

"We are the hopes of our faithful.
Anime is our body
And moe is our blood.
We have lived over a million moments,
Ever to be remembered,
Never to be forgotten.
Have withstood heartbreak and failure to achieve victory and triumph,
Yet our journey, our story remains ever unending,
So, as we pray,
UNLIMITED SAIMOE WORKS!"

May God bless you, and may God bless Japan and the world. Season's Greetings, Happy New Year and Good night. Thank you.

-Violet Evergarden
2019 International Saimoe League Female Division Champion
18th Saimoe Prime Minister
25 December 2019


ISML 2019: Violet Evergarden Elected Saimoe Prime Minister



ISML 2019: Violet Evergarden Elected Saimoe Prime Minister
Rimuru Tempest Elected Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister, Kaguya Shinomiya Speaker of the Saimoe Diet

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
December 24, 2019

Match Day 5 of the 2019 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period, Election Day 2019 has concluded. Violet Evergarden, in just her first year of participating in the ISML, has been promoted to Saimoe Prime Minister after defeating Rin Tohsaka 13329-13156 to win the Heavenly Tiara and be elected as the 18th Saimoe Prime Minister as recognized by the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue. Rimuru Tempest will serve as her deputy after defeating Sakuta Azusagawa 12834-12176. Kaguya Shinomiya was elected Speaker of the Saimoe Diet after bouncing Ishtar 13977-11193.

Reina Kousaka was named Divine Circlet Champion after defeating Kumiko Oumae 12371-12093, while Mikaela Hyakuya scored the Upset of the Round, prevailing over Ryuunosuke Akasaka 11004-10423 to win the ISML Divine Crown.

]Mai Sakurajima finished third place in the Female Division after defeating Mashiro Shiina 12160-12540 while Rikka Takanashi was fifth after grounding Emilia 14057-12336. In the first four-way race, Kurumi Tokisaki (12741) and Yukino Yukinoshita (100533.5) got through. In the six-way race, Kamui Kanna (10349) was first, beating Kurisu Makise (9344). Shouko Nishimiya was third (7383), Azuna Yuuki (6163) was fourth, Schwi Dola (4889) was fifth and Shiro (4148) was sixth. In the second four-way race, Mio Akiyama was first with 13623 votes, beating out Takagi (12326), Iroha Isshiki (11588) and Chino Kafuyu (10819).



Archer was third in the Male Division race, beating Tomoya Okazaki 11729-11371. Levi was fifth with a 11244-11001 win over Riku Dola. In the first four-way race, Yuuta Togashi (96106.9) and Taki Tachibana (79192.3) were in the green. Willem Kmetsch defeated Shirou Emiya in the six-way race, 8277-7830. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was third (6051), Saitama (5052) was fourth, Kiritsugu Emiya (4400) was fifth and Kazuma Satou (3880) was last. In the second four-way race, Kyon was was first with 11771 votes, Lancer was second (10417), Nagisa Shiota was third (10407) and Subaru Natsuki (10203) was last in a close encounter.

Finally, a number of exhibitions took place. Lelouch Lamperouge and C.C. defeated Kamina and Yoko Littner 15567-8130, Astolfo pounded Hideri Kanzaki (11387-9800), Chiyo Sakura eased past Aoba Suzukaze 12428-10116, Kokoa Hoto defeated Ristarte 11298-10765, Haruhi Suzumiya leveled Suigintou 13447-9650, Hina Amano defeated Chika Fujiwara 11767-11573 and Reines El-Melloi Archisorte won the closesrt race of the round, a 11090-11033 thriller over Aqua.



Wrapping up exhibition action, Mafuyu Kirisu defeated Yotsuba Nakano 11528-11196, Shinobu Kochou whipped past Adele von Ascham 11397-10940, Itsuki Nakano thumped Hestia 12166-10365, Shinobu Oshino barreled past Laffey 11215-10963, Momo Chiyoda defeated Raphtalia 11384-10563 and Hitagi Senjougahara eased past Megumi Tadokoro 11518-10912.

And that concludes action from the 2019 International Saimoe League. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue thanks you for reading these match recaps and looks forward to giving you coverage of the 2020 International Saimoe League. Make sure to cast your votes at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. We'll see you in 2020.

LIST OF SAIMOE PRIME MINISTERS
AS RECOGNIZED BY THE BEDLAM ON BALTIC AVENUE

2002 - The Office Is Created (2channel AST winner recognized as Saimoe Prime Minister), Sakura Kinomoto, 1st Saimoe Prime Minister
2003 - Riku Harada, 2nd Saimoe Prime Minister
2004 - Rosemary Applefield, 3rd Saimoe Prime Minister
2005 - Nanoha Takamachi, 4th Saimoe Prime Minister
2006 - Suiseiseki, 5th Saimoe Prime Minister
2007 - Rika Furude, 6th Saimoe Prime Minister
2008 - Kagami Hiiragi, 7th Saimoe Prime Minister
2009 - Taiga Aisaka, 8th Saimoe Prime Minister
2010 - Azusa Nakano, 9th Saimoe Prime Minister
2011 - Mami Tomoe, 10th Saimoe Prime Minister
2012 - Toki Onjouji, 11th Saimoe Prime Minister
2013 - Madoka Kaname, 12th Saimoe Prime Minister
2014 - Jointly Held by Nodoka Haramura and Saki Miyanaga, Office Passed Over Mid-Term To International Saimoe League Female Division Champion, Kotori Itsuka, 13th Saimoe Prime Minister
2015 - Eru Chitanda, 14th Saimoe Prime Minister
2016 - Shana, 15th Saimoe Prime Minister
2017 - Megumi Katou, 16th Saimoe Prime Minister
2018 - Rem (as Rem Natsuki), 17th Saimoe Prime Minister
2019 - Violet Evergarden, 18th Saimoe Prime Minister

LIST OF DEPUTY SAIMOE PRIME MINISTERS
AS RECOGNIZED BY THE BEDLAM ON BALTIC AVENUE

2015 - The Office is Created (International Saimoe League Male Division Champion Is Named Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister), Accelerator, 1st Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister
2016 - Sora, 2nd Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister
2017 - Korosensei, 3rd Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister
2018 - Hachiman Hikigaya, 4th Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister
2019 - Rimuru Tempest, 5th Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister