ISML 2021: Ruby Enters Curtain Call
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
December 14, 2021
Match Day 4 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Ruby Period is in the books. In the Female Division, Kaguya Shinomiya routed Chika Fujiwara 1602-922, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Kuruko Shirai 1644-1029, Rikka Takanashi rocked Yui Yuigahama 1490-1163, Ai Hayasaka prevailed over Rin Tohsaka 1207-1150, Tsukasa Yuzaki roared past Taiga Aisaka 1464-1018, Kamui Kanna defeated Schwi Dola 1303-1133, Mikoto Misaka thumped Iroha Isshiki 1730-997 and Ruiko Saten slayed Tooru 1281-1170.
Wrapping up Female Division action, Asuna Yuuki won a 1314-1284 thriller over Mai Sakurajima, Mashiro Shiina smashed Kanade Tachibana 1588-1120, Emilia flew past Nao Tomori 1491-1204, Index Prohibitorum defeated Mio Akiyama 1521-1237, Misaki Shokuhou shook Kurisu Makise 1332-1146, Shouko Nishimiya defeated Kei Shirogane 1406-1169, Elaina drilled Shiro 1644-994 and Utaha Kasumigaoka exploded past Megumin 1332-1145.
In Male Division action, Kazuto Kirigaya leveled Levi 1228-965, Touma Kamijou broke Saika Totsuka 1534-874, Subaru Natsuki punched Saitama 1227-1027, Shidou Itsuka defeated Nagisa Shiota 1090-872, Shirou Emiya got past Edward Elric 1231-763, Yuzuru Otonashi shot down Satoshi Fukube 1230-809, Sakuta Azugasawa eased past Rintarou Okabe 1254-1098 and Tomoya Okazaki defeated Shouya Ishida 1127-976.
Wrapping up Male Division action, Yuu Ishigami defeated Kiyotaka Ayanokouji 1221-1009, Taki Tachibana took down Yuu Otosaka 1130-1001, Riku Dola rocked Kazuma Satou 1369-1052, Lelouch Lamperouge won a 1019-997 nailbiter over Nasa Yuzaki, Sorata Kanda drove past Joutarou Kuujou 1224-1016, Ryuuji Takasu roared past Kousei Arima 1111-862, Yuuta Togashi smashed Ryuunosuke Akasaka 1356-821 and Archer dominated Kyoujurou Rengoku 1235-743.
In Visual Novel action, Atri defeated Murasame 9798-729, Tsumugi Wenders won the closest race of the round, a 869-847 barnburner over Natsume Shiki, Ao Sorakado got past Sena Himeno 982-624 and Shiroha Naruse rout5ed Rina Hikawa 1220-405. A couple of four-way races saw Isla (833) and Ainz Ooal Gown (693) come away winners.
Finally, a wave of exhibitions took place. In Exhibition action, Kazuha Touyama belted Sonoko Suzuki 1184-438, Aoko Nakamori slayed Akako Koizumi 1046-499, Ayu Tsukimiya got past Misuzu Kamio 802-641, Suiseiseki crushed Kirika Akatsuki 864-544, Konjiki no Yami dominated Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi 9669-868, Koutarou Tennouji defeated Kyousuke Natsumi 742-707, Isuzu Sento drove past Kyouko Kirigiri 1199-835, Urara Shiraishi drilled Kagari Atsuko 1192-393, Tomoyo Sakagami overgame Hinagiku Katsuru 1073-816 and Yui-nyan rocked Yoshiko Tsushima 1304-674.
Match Day 5 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Ruby Period is scheduled for December 15, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.