ISML 2020: The Old Standbys Never Faltered

ISML 2020: The Old Standbys Never Faltered


By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue

January 21, 2021


Rin Tohsaka, acting Saimoe Prime Minister, took one brave step towards winning the office for good after winning the closest race of the roung,a 4630-4586 thriller over Kurumi Tokisaki. However, she will be facing stiff competition from Mikoto Misaka, who can make history by being reelected as Saimoe Prime Minister after routing Chika Fujiwara 5691-3971. Touma Kamijou is hoping to win the Deputy seat, and his 5397-3021 pounding of Tomoya Okazaki served as a stern reminder of his abiility. Subaru Natsuki is a dark horse to content, but after a 4203-3915 statement win over Yuuta Togashi, you start to wonder if he is for real.


In Fall Seasonal action, Elaina thumped Ayumu Uehara 5896-2083, Hina Satou defeated Kaname Arisugawa 3295-3173, Saya eased past Yui Hanasaka 3671-3093, Sakura Adachi whipped past Rika Furude 3698-2838, Tsukasa Yuzaki raced past Setsuna Yuuki 5484-2166, Aururora Suya Rhy Kaymin defeated Hougetsu Shimamura 3546-3210, Rize Tedeza shot down Nana Hiiragi 4235-2326 and Sharo Kirima got past Kyouko Izanami 3502-3086.


In a special set of matches Alice Zuberg defeated Sakura Matou 3683-3501, Ginko Sora scored the Upset of the Round, a 4004-3610 scalp of Yoshino, Mochizou Ouji crushed Hiro 3945-2263 and Tomoya Aki flattened Bell Cranel 3508-3005.


In Tiara consolation play, Kuroko Shirai slammed Nao Tomori 4913-3744, Megumin exploded past Ruiko Saten 4380-4289, Chino Kafuu overpowered Shouko Nishimiya 4560-3456 and Mio Akiyama boomed past Kurisu Makise 4323-3620. In Scepter consolation play, Levi leveled Lancer 4626-3098, Yuzuru Otonashi shot down Edward Elric 3559-3500, Tanjiro Kamado roared past Ryuuji Takasu 3737-3637 and Shirou Emiya impaled Gilgamesh 4254-2807.


Finally, in a set of exhibitions, Maria Campbell flattened Nene Yashiro 3618-2446, Iroha Tamaki routed Noelle Silva 4070-1625, Nadeshiko Kagamihara pummeled Aoi Aioi 3466-2114 and Ruri Ichigyou rolled past Ranka Oukami 3129-2175.


Match Day 3 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period is scheduled for January 23, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.