A1-2
Shizuno Takakamo @ Saki 2-5
Haru Ichinose @ Akuma No Riddle 50-1
Origami Tobiichi @ Date A Live 8-1 Prediction: Shizuno Takakamo by <=50 Over/Under: 300 Over
B1-2
Alice Cartelet @ Kin-Iro Mosaic EVEN
Midori Fuse @ Black Bullet 10-1
Minori Nakazawa @ Nourin 40-1 Prediction: Alice Cartelet by >=60 Over/Under: 400 Under
C1-2
Natsumi Koshigaya @ Non Non Biyori EVEN
Aoi Ogiyama @ Ro-Kyu-Bu! 20-1
Mirai Kuriyama @ Kyoukai no Kanata 50-1 Prediction: Natsumi Koshigaya by >=60 Over/Under: 350 Over
D1-2
Kazumi Schlierenzauer @ Gokukoku No Brynhildr 45-1
Komurasaki @ Unbreakable Machine Doll 15-1
Yasuna Oribe @ Kill Me Baby! 6-1 Prediction: Yasuna Oribe by <=50 Over/Under: 350 Under
ISML 2014: Topaz round robin wraps up By Jo-Ryan Salazar August 18, 2014
Match Day 7 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period wrapped up, and we have seven in contention for the final necklace of the regular season. Let's take a look at the results from Topaz 7.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Haqua du Lot Herminium defeated Karuta Roromiya 3445-2957, Yui slammed Laura Bodewig 3844-3035, Tohka Yatogami hammered Yaya 3729-3269, Yoshino grounded Kuroyukihime 4364-3213, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Mikan Yuuki 4189-2709 and Azusa Azuki routed Furano Yukihira 4359-2307.
Sanae Dekomori defeated Ririchiyo Shirakiin 3629-3366, Tohka Takanashi dismantled Charlotte Belew 3999-2797, Yukina Himeragi prevailed over Nyarlathotep 3460-3258, Momo Velia Deviluke cruised past Noumi Kudryavka 3511-2944, Eru Chitanda whipped past Yukino Yukinoshita 3780-3129 and Kurousagi bounced past Shinka Nibutani 4191-3120.
Wrapping up Nova play, Kotori Itsuka won the closest match of the night: a 3843-3799 thriller over Rikka Takanashi, Misaki Shokuhou destroyed Rin Natsume 3926-3045, Suguha Kirigaya won a 3477-3409 nailbiter over Chocolat, Nanami Aoyama crushed Mirai Kuriyama 4110-2896, Origami Tobiiichi finished her ISML run with a 3998-2761 victory over Shiori Shiomiya and Asuna Yuuki slashed past Kurumi Tokisaki 4348-3468.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Meiko Honma prevailed over Erio Touwa 3533-3252, Haruhi Suzumiya dominated Shouko Kirishima 3835-2951, Inori Yuzuriha rolled past Kobato Hasegawa 3886-3192, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Kanade Tachibana 4490-3518, Illyasviel von Einzbern defeated Shinobu Oshino 3566-3038 and Saber slashed past Hitagi Senjougahara 3964-2698.
Yui-nyan rocked Konjiki no Yami 3515-3285, Yuki Nagato whipped past Masami Iwasawa 3679-2925, Taiga Aisaka roared past Sena Kashiwazaki 4400-2760, Azusa Nakano romped past Yuri Nakamura 3929-3288, Mashiro Shiina routed Ayase Aragaki 4337-3010 and Sora Kasugano delivered the Upset of the Round: a 3575-3450 barnburner over Yui Hirasawa.
Wrapping up Stella play, Charlotte Dunois defeated Hinagiku Katsura 3301-3036, Last Order stormed past Victorique de Blois 3975-3175, Kirino Kousaka thrashed Yozora Mikazuki 3772-2877, Shana torched Mio Akiyama 4147-3404, Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced defending champion Ruri Gokou 3824-3566 and Kurisu Makise thumped Nadeko Sengoku 3718-2583.
In special exhibition play, Sakamoto defeated Tama 2953-2651 and Mare S Ephemeral took care of Starship Ezekiel 2841-2047.
Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
ISML 2014 Topaz Necklace Odds
As of August 18, 2014
Kotori Itsuka EVEN
Yoshino 2-1
Mashiro Shiina 4-1
Shana 7-1
Rikka Takanashi 20-1
Eucliwood Hellscythe 25-1
Kurousagi 50-1
Match Day 8 of the 2014 International Saimoe League is scheduled for Aug. 21, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
A1-1
KIRYUUIN Satsuki @ Kill La Kill 40-1
MINAMI Kana @ Minamike Natsuyasumi EVEN
MINAMI Shizuku @ Sakura Trick 5-1
RYUUGAJOU Nanana @ Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin 10-1 Prediction: Kana Minami by >=50 Over/Under: 300 Over
B1-1
Aislinn Wishart @ Saki Zenkoku-hen 10-1
KATAOKA Yuuki @ Saki Zenkoku-hen EVEN
Nymph @ Sora no Otoshimono Final 50-1 Prediction: Yuuki Kataoka by >=60 Over/Under: 300 Over
C1-1
DAIRENJI Suzuka @ Tokyo Ravens 40-1
MISAWA Maho @ Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS 3-1
RYUUGUU Rena @ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak 8-1 Prediction: Maho Misawa by <=50 Over/Under: 300 Over
D1-1
KOUSAKA Honoka @ Love Live! 2-3
YUIGAHAMA Yui @ Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru 10-1
Kon @ Tokyo Ravens 60-1 Prediction: Honoka Kousaka by >=70 Over/Under: 300 Over
Seriously, BigSoccer? I've been a member of your site for nearly a decade and this is what you do to me? You classless, unpaid p.o.s. mongs. I've started up a new account because of this. I'm not going away.
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.
ISML 2014: Eru Chitanda, Kanade Tachibana Lead Topaz By Jo-Ryan Salazar August 13, 2014
Match Day 5 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period concluded, and Eru Chitanda and Kanade Tachibana both lead the Nova and Stella Divisions, respectively. Let's take a look at results from ISML Topaz 5.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Yaya defeated Rin Natsume 2284-1641, Mirai Kuriyama slashed past Noumi Kudryavka 2112-1781, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Shiori Shiomiya 2747-1311, Yukino Yukinoshita drubbed Furano Yukihira 2358-1501, Nanami Aoyama crushed Charlotte Belew 2647-1338 and Shinka Nibutani dismantled Chocolat 2381-1699.
Kotori Itsuka routed Nyarlathotep 2795-1386, Rikka Takanashi annihilated Sanae Dekomori 2945-1071, Yui defeated Suguha Kirigaya 2115-1790, Eru Chitanda took out Laura Bodewig 2392-1718, Tohka Yatogami cruised past Karuta Roromiya 2601-1471 and Kuroyukihime flew past Misaki Shokuhou 2526-1661.
Wrapping up Nova play, Asuna Yuuki sliced and diced Momo Velia Deviluke 2587-1662, Yoshino grounded Origami Tobiichi 2612-1406, Touka Takanashi won the closest match of the night: a 2030-1968 thriller over Haqua du Lot Herminium, Kurumi Tokisaki gunned down Azusa Azuki 2708-1598, Kurousagi bounced past Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2402-1474 and Mikan Yuuki prevailed over Yukina Himeragi 2001-1880.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Sena Kashiwazaki trampled over Erio Touwa 2130-1729, Saber slashed past Charlotte Dunois 2230-1792, Yuri Nakamura shot down Kirino Kousaka 2272-2019, Konjiki no Yami routed Yozora Mikazuki 2501-1385, Mashiro Shiina destroyed Hitagi Senjougahara 2765-1425 and Ayase Aragaki dominated Shinobu Oshino 2537-1676.
Azusa Nakano romped past Masami Iwasawa 2549-1588, Inori Yuzuriha rolled past Meiko Honma 2581-1425, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Sora Kasugano 2571-1715, Yui Hirasawa rocked Last Order 2311-1926, Haruhi Suzumiya prevailed over Yui-nyan 2193-2084 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Victorique de Blois 2632-1406.
Wrapping up Stella play, defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Illyasviel von Einzbern 2698-1676, Shana torched Kurisu Makise 2437-1796, Kobato Hasegawa whipped past Nadeko Sengoku 2380-1503, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Hinagiku Katsura 3096-1223, Taiga Aisaka roared past Yuki Nagato 2562-1606 and Mio Akiyama boomed past Shouko Kirishima 2410-1619.
In special exhibition play, Neko Kuruha defeated Nanana Ryuugajou 2110-1465 while Amane Suou prevailed over Kagari 1604-1263.
Match Day 6 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period is scheduled for August 14, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
Match Day 4 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period concluded, and Tohka Yatogami and Eucliwood Hellscythe are atop the Nova and Stella Divisions. Let's take a look at results from Topaz 4.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Yoshino defeated Yukino Yukinoshita 2446-1913, Kotori Itsuka routed Shiori Shiomioya 2937-1362, Azusa Azuki pummeled Yui 2420-1885, Kuroyukihime flew past Karuta Roromiya 2861-1344, Misaki Shokuhou prevailed over Haqua du Lot Herminium 2034-2009 and Eru Chitanda drubbed Furano Yukihira 2672-1534.
Rikka Takanashi slammed Chocolat 2686-1629, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Laura Bodewig 3054-1206, Momo Velia Deviluke defeated Touka Takanashi 2134-2065, Origami Tobiichi prevailed over Nyarlathotep 2124-2017, Kurousagi bounced past Mirai Kuriyama 2531-1664 and Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Rin Natsume 2673-1484.
Wrapping up Nova action, Yaya defeated Mikan Yuuki 2163-1911, Suguha Kirigaya took out Sanae Dekomori 2277-1988, Shinka Nibutani routed Noumi Kudryavka 2601-1644, Asuna Yuuki slashed past Charlotte Belew 2935-1385, Nanami Aoyama demolished Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2611-1593 and Tohka Yatogami outdueled Yukina Himeragi 2416-1674.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Haruhi Suzumiya defeated Charlotte Dunois 2203-2022, Yuri Nakamura gunned down Hitagi Senjougahara 2553-1640, Yui Hirasawa rocked Yuki Nagato 2195-1970, Illyasviel von Einzbern scored the Upset of the Round: 2182-2159 over Inori Yuzuriha, Shana torched Victorique de Blois 2736-1470 and Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Yozora Mikazuki 3030-1317.
Taiga Aisaka roared past Sora Kasugano 2512-1928, Saber won the closest match of the round: a 2228-2215 thriller over Kirino Kousaka, defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Shouko Kirishima 2968-1319, Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Nadeko Sengoku 2751-1384, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Erio Touwa 3367-1123 and Ayase Aragaki defeated Kobato Hasegawa 2449-1815.
Wrapping up Stella play, Yui-nyan rocked Hinagiku Katsura 2336-1827, Azusa Nakano romped past Konjiki no Yami 2337-1946, Shinobu Oshino chomped up Meiko Honma 2261-1795, Mio Akiyama boomed past Sena Kashiwazaki 2215-2188, Mashiro Shiina dismantled Masami Iwasawa 3081-1243 and Kurisu Makise defeated Last Order 2347-1881.
In exhibition play, Stephanie Dola defeated Eco 2542-1405 and Licia de novus Yurii routed Regina 2253-469.
Match Day 5 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period is scheduled for August 12, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
ISML 2014: Rikka, Eucliwood lead Topaz By Jo-Ryan Salazar August 9, 2014
Match Day 3 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period concluded, and both Rikka Takanashi and Eucliwood Hellscythe lead the Nova and Stella Divisions. This report's coming way late because of real world work going on (in addition to writing Saimoe pieces on this blog, I also do sportswriting, and there happened to be a game going on on Friday night), so let's get straight to the results.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Shinka Nibutani routed Sanae Dekomori 2747-1164, Kuroyukihime flew past Rin Natsume 2551-1469, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Nyarlathotep 2519-1443, Nanami Aoyama cruised past Momo Velia Deviluke 2351-1625, Tohka Yatogami whipped past Misaki Shokuhou 2398-1719 and Rikka Takanashi dismantled Yukina Himeragi 2541-1597.
Yaya defeated Haqua du Lot Herminiumm 2102-1764, Asuna Yuuki slashed past Furano Yukihira 2790-1376, Kurousagi bounced past Suguha Kirigaya 2483-1578, Charlotte Belew prevailed over Karuta Roromiya 1912-1760, Eru Chitanda drubbed Azusa Azuki 2300-1786 and Mirai Kuruyama won a 2049-1931 thriller over Touka Takanashi 2049-1931.
Wrapping up Nova play, Kotori Itsuka routed Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2667-1424, Yoshino annihilated Shiori Shiomiya 2732-1369, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Noumi Kudryavka 2861-1314, Yukino Yukinoshita defeated Yui 2244-1903, Mikan Yuuki took care of Origami Tobiichi 2073-1841 and Chocolat edged Laura Bodewig 1937-1819.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Mashiro Shiina clobbered Saber 2548-1665, Hinagiku Katsura defeated Hitagi Senjougahara 2040-1844, Sena Kashiwazaki trampled over Kurisu Makise 2073-1996, Sora Kasugano scored the Upset of the Round over Victorique de Blois 2003-1828, Inori Yuzuriha dominated Masami Iwasawa 2495-1536 and Shana torched Yozora Mikazuki 2803-1304.
Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Shinobu Oshino 2285-1670, Konjiki no Yami defeated Kirino Kousaka 2181-1791, Yui-nyan rocked Shouko Kirishima 2436-1530, Mio Akiyama boomed past Yuki Nagato 2163-1808, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Charlotte Dunois 2707-1565 and Taiga Aisaka roared past Erio Touwa 2763-1271.
Wrapping up Stella play, defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Last Order 2683-1543, Azusa Nakano won the closest race of the night: a 2133-2058 barnburner over Haruhi Suzumiya, Yuri Nakanura gunned down Nadeko Sengoku 2475-1540, Kobato Hasegawa rolled past Meiko Honma 2392-1558, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Yui Hirasawa 2973-1373 and Ayase Aragaki defeated Illyasviel von Einzbern 2301-1836.
In exhibition play, Miku Izayoi crushed Hitsugi Kirigaya 2344-1310 and Akane Senri prevailed over Shizuru Nakatsu 1333-1255.
Match Day 4 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period is scheduled for August 10, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
So my friend from the Philippines wanted to sell her account last week. I was very close to doing so, but my parents stopped me hours from getting it done. I wasn't too happy about it, but it forced me to create a secondary Pangya account so that I could be able to get rewards from playing VS mode while at the same time working towards finally getting my wings. My friend had to sell her account to someone else as I didn't have any cash, since I had to help my parents with the groceries.
Too bad for her, but I have to take care of my parents and myself. That's why I am a family first type of person, especially with my jobs not paying me quite well. So, one week after I created my new account, the account has skyrocketed to Senior E rank and the quit rate is showing. Of course, there has to be 20 more games played before it can be eligible to gain wings on its profile. And Papel is fully trained there.
On the other hand, I was able to do an number of things on my main profile. I got Pippin fully trained, Quma is now at Level 2 and could be fully trained by the end of next week, I jumped up to National D rank after over one month at National E rank, and my Angel Wings are now permanent until I end up either quitting a match (which won't happen) or disconnect (which could happen if the servers fuck up). Finally, the only courses that have yet to be played in full are Silvia Cannon, Wiz Wiz, Ice Inferno and Wind Hill. I cannot play those courses yet as I need to clear my Grand Prix tickets and restock on my Pink Wind Comets. Oh yes, and my Memorial Level is now at 15.
Personally, I am glad that MAYN Interactive have chosen to leave my accounts alone. I am pretty good with rares, even though I play most of my matches at Dolfini 1. My backup account is used as a sparring partner, like what you see at boxing gyms around the world.
The bottom line is even though I play on VS mode more often with my two accounts, primarily to test the VS mode and learn more about each course in the game, I am not using any third-party software to improve my game, so they really can't do anything about it. In fact, I'll be shocked if they actually do take action. I don't engage in the trading or anything like that, I just go there to play, and that's that. And since I already have my wings and they're now permanent unless I get a shitstorm of disconnects, it's all smooth sailing for now.
ISML 2014: Yoshino, Eu lead Topaz By Jo-Ryan Salazar August 6, 2014
Match Day 2 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period concluded, and Yoshino currently leads the Nova Division while Eucliwood Hellscythe is at the top of the Stella Division. Is this the point where a Date A Live character finally wins a necklace? There's still a long way to go. Let's take a look at the action from Topaz 2.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Kurumi Tokisaki blasted Yui 3606-1681, Yaya defeated Misaki Shokuhou 2621-2304, Charlotte Belew prevailed over Furano Yukihira 2357-2069, Azusa Azuki clobbered Mirai Kuriyama 2977-2015, Laura Bodewig defeated Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2405-2295 and Yoshino took out Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi 2654-2483.
Noumi Kudryavka defeated Shiori Shiomiya 2353-2205, Kurousagi routed Nyarlathotep 2904-1942, Eru Chitanda whipped past Shinka Nibutani 2823-2386, Rikka Takanashi dismantled her sister Touka 3159-1885, Tohka Yatogami won the closest match of the night: a 2553-2536 thriller over Nanami Aoyama and Rin Natsume defeated Chocolat 2343-2226.
Wrapping up Nova play, Kuroyukihime flew past Origami Tobiichi 3171-1866, Kotori Itsuka crushed Haqua du Lot Herminium 3302-1781, Yukina Himeragi rolled past Karuta Roromiya 2635-1902, Asuna Yuuki slashed past Suguha Kirigaya 3447-1480, Mikan Yuuki throttled Sanae Dekomori 2836-2171 and Yukino Yukinoshita defeated Momo Velia Deviluke 2612-2201.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Konjiki no Yami 3250-1940, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Sena Kashiwazaki 3445-1841, Hitagi Senjougahara defeated Nadeko Sengoku 2548-1870, Haruhi Suzumiya scored a rare victory over Yuki Nagato 2522-2152, defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Kobato Hasegawa 3019-2059 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Mio Akiyama 2817-2351.
Sora Kasugano won a 2387-2329 nailbiter over Shouko Kirishima, Hinagiku Katsura defeated Erio Touwa 2294-2188, Ayase Aragaki routed Kirino Kousaka 2989-1806, Shinobu Oshino scored the Upset of the Round: 2523-2420 over Yui-nyan, Victorique de Blois defeated Masami Iwasawa 2492-2269 and Taiga Aisaka roared past Saber 2860-2339.
Wrapping up Stella play, Mashiro Shiina cruised past Azusa Nakano 3080-2141, Shana torched Last Order 3003-2080, Yuri Nakamura gunned down Yui Hirasawa 2797-2279, Kurisu Makise rocked Meiko Honma 2874-2035, Illyasviel von Einzbern hammered Yozora Mikazuki 2949-1920 and Inori Yuzuriha defeated Charlotte Dunois 2641-2170.
In special exhibition play, Ayano Tateyama defeated Escha Mailer 2220-1794 and Kongou from Kantai Collection destroyed Kongou from Arpeggio of Blue Steel 2970-910.
Match Day 3 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Necklace Period is scheduled for August 7, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
ISML 2014: Topaz Period begins By Jo-Ryan Salazar August 4, 2014
Match Day 1 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period began, and there was no Upset of the Round this round, with the expected winners prevailing, a rarity for a tournament of this prestige. Here is the roundup of the action from Topaz 1.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Rin Natsume won the closest match of the night: a 2194-2179 thriller over Ririchiyo Shirakiin. Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Origami Tobiichi 3065-1731, Kotori Itsuka drubbed Mikan Yuuki 3158-1698, Laura Bodewig won a 2398-2358 nailbiter over Sanae Dekomori, Tohka Yatogami routed Touka Takanashi 3144-1750 and Shinka Nibutani defeated Yui 2844-2167.
Yukina Himeragi slashed past Kurousagi 2666-2345, Eru Chitanda thrashed Suguha Kirigaya 3024-1908, Misaki Shokuhou defeated Charlotte Belew 2375-2177, Asuna Yuuki outdueled Mirai Kuriyama 3305-1697, Rikka Takanashi prevailed over Kurousagi 2666-2345 and Kuroyukihime flew past Yaya 2921-1931.
Wrapping up Nova action, Nyarlathotep defeated Shiori Shiomiya 2569-1877, Azusa Azuki routed Chocolat 2826-1718, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Yukino Yukinoshita 3256-1741, Nanami Aoyama clotheslined Haqua du Lot Herminium 2977-1751, Momo Velia Deviluke rolled past Karuta Roromiya 2631-1751 and Yoshino cruised past Noumi Kudryavka 3328-1506.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Shana torched Ruri Gokou 2640-2495, Mio Akiyama boomed past Last Order 2887-2021, Mashiro Shiina throttled Yuri Nakamura 3275-1729, Konjiki no Yami defeated Charlotte Dunois 2400-1996, Yuki Nagato whipped past Victorique de Blois 2454-2107 and Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Yui-nyan 3193-1955.
Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Taiga Aisaka 2878-2279, Kurisu Makise took down Sora Kasugano 2576-2153, Erio Touwa defeated Nadeko Sengoku 2332-1950, Kirino Kousaka prevailed over Hinagiku Katsura 2467-2246, Shouko Kirishima took care of Masami Iwasawa 2411-2218 and Illyasviel von Einzbern routed Meiko Honma 2868-1908.
Wrapping up Stella play, Ayase Aragaki belted Yozora Mikazuki 3147-1578, Azusa Nakano romped past Saber 2587-2412, Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Inori Yuzuriha 2566-2289, Haruhi Suzumiya hammered Hitagi Senjougahara 2691-2026, Sena Kashiwazaki trampled past Yui Hirasawa 2459-2297 and Kobato Hasegawa ran away from Shinobu Oshino 2581-2041.
In exhibition play, Shiro dismantled Akane Mahousagawa in the most lopsided result of the night, 4067-616 while Haru Usami won a snoozer over Eleanor Olegovna Owen, 1607-1570.
Match Day 2 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Topaz Period is scheduled for August 5, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
