ISML 2015 Featured Matches - Amethyst Period

Featured Matches - ISML 2015 Amethyst Period

Amethyst 1 — Sunday, July 5, 2015

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

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"Lots of me..."

The only phrase that I have been obsessed with. But it understands what this match has really taken for granted. Take Kurumi for instance. Also known as the "Nightmare", which is because of the clock in her left eye, she has the brutality that humans fear. Despite her hysterical personality, her capabilities are as twisted and composed as any other DAL girl, though she can be either a villain or a heroine. Most people think she is a complex being who knows about the past and can predict the future, being considered one and many. The other one is Yaya, a living doll with a power that no other automaton can possess, and the grace and beauty of a true woman who shows affection to her master. As I've said before, she is technologically unbreakable, no matter what happens, to both her master and to those around her. Because I understand that, she is the one who lives up to the name "Machine-Doll". And know this, she is actually a very special girl by any means necessary.

Once the phrase that I mentioned above is all said and done, who will be last ultimate being standing?

Now, Start Your Engine!

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Jibril (No Game No Life) vs. Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs. 食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录）

Is there any way to conquer the world without war? There is!
Take over all of knowledge and information from any sources and the world will be in your hand.

The Knowledge Guardian, Flügel, may be the right title for Jibril. "My own life is worth all of the knowledge in the world," said Jibril as she claimed herself inseparable from any knowledge. Taking over the source of a race's knowledge is the same as taking over their civilization, and Jibril is sure about this, using her obsession of knowledge as a tool to conquer Imanity.
With her brilliant brain, Shokuhō Misaki became one of few girls able to reach Level 5. The title "Mental-Out” was given to her, showing her ability to extract people's minds around her and take all information and data as her own knowledge. Conquering the town with this method is said by her to be the most beautiful and elegant way for a woman.

World history has written about how knowledge gives an important role to the development of human civilization and has also recorded how information became the center of an important event that could change the world.

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有不用战争而可以征服世界的方法吗？有的！掌握任何来源的一切知识和资讯，这个世界就在你手。
知识的天翼守护使，或许是最适合吉普莉尔的称号。“我生命的价值，配得起这个世界所有的知识。” 吉普莉尔声称自己不可能跟任何知识分离。掌握一个种族的知识就等同掌握他们的文化，吉普莉尔深明这个道理，而她正是用这个都知识的执着作为征服人类种的筹码。
凭着精明的头脑，食蜂操祈是少数几位达到第五级的女孩。“心理掌握”的称号，源于她侵入身边任何人的意识、获取所有知识和资讯据为己有的能力。用这个方法来征服都市，是她意念里对女人而言最高贵华丽的方法。
世界历史告诉我们，知识在建立人类文化里面扮演着重要的角色，并且可以成为触发事件的关键、从而改变世界。

Adakah cara menguasai dunia tanpa perang? Ada!
Kuasai pengetahuan dan informasi dari seluruh sumber, maka dunia ada di tangan kalian.

Flügel pelindung segala pengetahuan mungkin bisa jadi panggilan yang tepat bagi Jibril. "Hidupku setara dengan semua pengetahuan yang ada di dunia," begitulah Jibril mengklaim dirinya tak terpisahkan dari pengetahuan yang ada di dunia. Mengambil alih sumber pengetahuan suatu bangsa sama saja menguasai peradaban mereka, dan Jibril sadar betul hal ini; menggunakan obsesinya akan pengetahuan sebagai alat menguasai Imanity.
Dengan otak briliannya, Shokuhō Misaki menjadi salah satu gadis yang mampu mencapai Level 5. Sebutan "Mental-out" yang diberikan kepadanya menandakan kemampuannya mengekstrak pikiran orang-orang di sekitarnya dan mengambil informasi dan data yang ada menjadi pengetahuan miliknya sendiri. Menguasai kota dengan cara ini disebutnya sebagai cara yang paling indah dan elegan bagi seorang wanita.

Sejarah dunia sudah banyak mencatat bagaimana pengetahuan memberikan peranan penting dalam kemajuan peradaban manusia dan juga mencatat bagaimana informasi menjadi pusat suatu kejadian penting yang dapat mengubah dunia.

Shiina Mashiro (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.
Hasegawa Kobato (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai)
椎名真白（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 羽濑川小鸠（我的朋友很少）

Mashiro can’t live without Sorata, and Kobato can’t live without her brother. Their behaviors that always depend on someone entertains us. Their actions make our hearts race every time we see them. “Sorata, help me with this.” Mashiro depends on Sorata to take care of her. Not only her behavior, but Mashiro’s cute face is also likable. Even though she seems cold, she is actually considerate towards others. Overall, Mashiro is someone who can make everyone’s hearts melt. On the other hand, Kobato, who frequently comes and cries to her brother, also never fails to amuse us. She really loves her brother and never wants to separate from him. Even though she usually fights with Maria to meet her “An-chan” in school and sometimes also feels bullied by Sena, Kobato still comes to see her brother. Kobato shows us her cuteness through each of her actions. In summary, Kobato is the perfect imōto figure for us.
So which one will you choose?

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真白不能离开空太，小鸠不能离开她的哥哥。她们总是依靠某人的行为让我们会心一笑。每次看到她们，她们的一举一动让我们心跳加速。“空太帮我做这个”，真白总是依靠着空太来照顾她。不仅仅是她的举止，她可爱的脸蛋也让我们喜欢她。尽管她看起来有些冷淡，但实际上她是一个为大家着想的人。总的来说，真白是一个可以让每个人内心融化的女孩。另一方面，小鸠总是黏着她的哥哥，会在哥哥怀中哭泣，更多的时候是为我们带来快乐。她喜爱着她的哥哥，一分一秒也不愿和他分开。尽管在学校经常为了哥哥和玛利亚为吵架，尽管有时感到被星奈欺负，小鸠总是回到哥哥身边。她的一举一动展现着她的可爱。总的来说，小鸠是我们心中一个完美的妹妹形象。
那么，你会选择谁呢？

Mashiro tidak dapat hidup tanpa Sorata, begitu pula Kobato tidak dapat hidup tanpa kakaknya. Sifat mereka yang selalu bergantung pada seseorang membuat kita merasa terhibur. Aksi mereka selalu membuat hati kita bedecak setiap kali kita melihat mereka. “ sorata bantu aku” Mashiro selalu bergantung pada sorata untuk mengurusinya. Tidak hanya kelakuannya tetapi wajahnya yang imut juga membuat kita begitu menyukainya. Walaupun dia terlihat dingin, tetapi sebenarnya dia selalu memikirkan orang lain. Singkatnya, Mashiro adalah sosok yang dapat membuat hati setiap orang meleleh. DI sisi lain, Kobato yang selalu datang dan terkadang menangis kepada kakaknya juga tidak pernah gagal dalam menghibur kita. Dia sangat menyukai kakaknya dan tidak mau terpisah darinya. Walaupun dia selalu berantem dengan Maria untuk bertemu “An-chan” di sekolah dan terkadang merasa di kerjai oleh Sena, Kobato selalu datang untuk bertemu kakaknya. Kobato menunjukan kepada kita keimutannya dalam setiap aksinya. Ringkasnya Kobato adalah sosok Imouto yang tepat untuk kita.
Jadi siapa yang akan anda pilih?

Saber (Fate Series) vs. Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)
Saber（Fate系列） vs. 仲村由理（Angel Beats!）

Saber approached the abandoned school, the arena of her next match. It was distinctly quiet and cold as she walked up to the entrance. Suddenly gunshots were fired and Saber inactively deflected one aside and looked up. She saw the culprit of the bullets to be none other than Nakamura Yuri herself. Yuri stood up and began to speak.

Yuri: You must be my next opponent for the match-up. Saber, I believe.
Saber: You are indeed correct. I must say, those were some well-aimed shots you fired at me.
Yuri: Thank you for the compliment. Now, I'm afraid I will have to put a dent into your ISML career, for I will be coming out of this match victorious.
Saber: I admire your confidence, but you speak too hastily. I shall let you know what it means to be overconfident and fall because of the impurity of it. Excalibur, to me!

As Saber summons the legendary holy sword, Yuri tries to take advantage of the delay and shoot Saber, but it is too late. Yuri knows she’s in for a tough fight as she begins her onslaught of bullets, Saber lunging forward to strike.

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Saber走近废弃的校园，那是她下一场比赛的战场。那里尤其地安静，冰冷的气氛笼罩着一切。正当她走向入口，突然响起了枪声，Saber侧身躲闪，四处探寻。她发现了子弹的来源，那不是别人，正是仲村由理。由理站起身来，开口道。

由理：我相信，你就是我下场比赛的对手罢，Saber。
Saber：正是如此。我必须承认，你那些向我射来的子弹打得很准。
由理：谢谢你的称赞。现在，恐怕我将要在你的世萌生涯中留下点纪念了，因为这场比赛我会胜利地脱颖而出。
Saber：我赞赏你的自信，不过你的话未免说得太早了。我会让你知道自负意味着什么，它将送你走向失败。Exaclibur！

Saber召唤出她的圣剑，由理试图利用这个空档向她射击。但这太迟了，传说中的圣剑已被召唤出来。由理知道她将面对一场艰难的战斗。子弹上膛，圣剑出鞘，枪与剑的战斗开始了。

Saber mendekati sekolah tua, arena dari pertandingan selanjutnya. Nampak sangat sunyi dan dingin seiring dengan dia berjalan menuju pintu masuk. Tiba-tiba peluru ditembakkan dan Saber tanpa bergerak memantulkannya dan melihat sekitar. Dia melihat pelaku penembakan tersebut tidak lain adalah Nakamura Yuri sendiri. Yuri berdiri dan mulai berbicara.

Yuri: Kamu pasti lawanku berikutnya. Kuyakin itu dirimu, Saber.
Saber: Kamu benar. Aku harus bilang ada beberapa peluru yang tepat sasaran dari tembakan-tembakanmu.
Yuri: Terima kasih untuk pujiannya. Sekarang aku takut akan memberikan sedikit goresan dalam karir ISML-mu, karena aku yang akan menjadi pemenang dalam pertandingan ini.
Saber: Aku mengakui kepercayaandirimu, namun dirimu berbicara terlalu cepat. Akan kutunjukkan bagaimana terlalu percaya diri akan menjatuhkanmu karena terkandung ketidaksucian di dalamnya. Excalibur, muncullah!

Dengan Saber memanggil pedang suci, Yuri berusaha untuk mengambil kesempatan dan menembak Saber namun sudah terlambat karena sang pedang suci telah terpanggil. Yuri tahu bahwa dia dalam pertarungan yang berat dan saat dia mulai menembakkan pelurunya, Saber bergerak maju untuk menyerang.

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Charlotte Dunois (IS <Infinite Stratos>)
中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 夏洛特·迪诺亚（IS <Infinite Stratos>）

*Meanwhile in the ISML Cafe
Charlotte: Please take care of me, senpai.
Azusa: S-senpai? *gleams happiness*
Charlotte: I guess you’re not used to this. Do you want me to stop?
Azusa: N-no, please keep calling me that.
Charlotte: I’m so jealous of senpai. You’re more popular with people than me.
Azusa: E-eh? B-but you have voice of angel. You are the most popular out of all the people in your school.
Charlotte: Yeah, but I’m also associated with an oblivious idiot, and he’s true to the name, but he means well. He saved me from trouble, making me fall in love with him.
Azusa: Eh? I-i-in love?
Charlotte: Yeah, and I want to make him happy. Do you have anybody you want to see happy?
Azusa: Akiyama Mio. She is what the Light Music Club should be rather than what we have now.
Charlotte: Is that so? I’ve heard you have been hanging out with another senpai. Yui, was it?
Azusa: E-Eh? I-I do not see her as such! She is too cuddly!
Charlotte: Cuddly?
Azusa: I-I meant cuddling!
Charlotte: *giggles* We were sent to talk of our strengths and weaknesses, but we didn’t get anything accomplished.
Azusa: N-not again!!

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Akasaka Ryūnosuke (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.
Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
赤坂龙之介（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Kyon: Hey, what’s up?
*The boy with long hair doesn’t stray his eyes from his computer
Kyon: Well anyway, I’m-
Ryūnosuke: Kyon.
Kyon: Well my real name is-
Ryūnoske: Kyon, a high school student who has no academic specialties, no athletic specialties, and is known as the slave of Suzumiya Haruhi.
Kyon: I’m not her slave.
Ryūnosuke: Not according to your friends.
Kyon: Tsk, I’ll talk to them later about this.
Ryūnosuke: With this, you are no threat to me.
Kyon: *Chuckles* Right, right.
Ryūnosuke: I sense sarcasm from that tone.
Kyon: I hate to be a realist, but you have less of a chance of winning. You haven’t won any of your matches, you never leave this room to promote yourself whatsoever, and you’re afraid of girls.
Ryūnosuke: A-am not!
Kyon: Now who’s changed his tone?
Ryūnosuke: F-fine, I’ll take you on. If I win, you’ll take back what you said.
Kyon: And if I win, my statement stays true.
Ryūnosuke: I’m not letting a minion of a crazy girl talk smack about me.
Kyon: Just as I won’t let a shut-in speak ill about me for being normal.

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Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs. Satomi Rentarō (Black Bullet)
富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 里见莲太郎（漆黑的子弹）

“I am the Dark Flame Master! Vanish into the embrace of dark flames, for that will be your safest bet to hell!” exclaimed Yūta as he struck down the monster with his sword, gaining yet another kill to his score. After defeating his opponent, Yūta rushed into the forest, in search for his next victim, when he met with his opponent, Satomi Rentarō. They exchanged no words, but both their stances were steady and unwilling to be defeated. Suddenly, Rentarō held up his gun and shot behind Yūta at a monster that was attempting to sneak up on him. Yūta showed no reaction, but gave a slight bow to show his thanks. Then he set off, leaving Rentarō alone again. Rentarō thought to himself, ''Well, that was a weird encounter, but then again, everything is weird here.” Rentarō slightly chuckled as he set off to find the next monster to crush.

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Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs.
Mikoshiba Mikoto (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)
野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 御子柴实琴（月刊少女野崎君）

The mangaka and the inspiration of his manga. Between the two, who shall win the favor of the voters?

Nozaki is a stoic high school mangaka. Beyond his delinquent-like appearance is someone who wants nothing more than to just go home and draw manga. Blessed with artistic talent and passionate about his trade, Nozaki is always looking out for real life inspirations for his stories. His first main inspiration comes from his dashing and charming friend, Mikoshiba. It isn't his sweet-lipped front that Nozaki bases his main heroine of the manga off, however. For behind Mikoshiba's almost prince-like charm is a flustered, constantly embarrassed otaku who loves to help others. And noting down Mikoshiba's tsundere tendencies is the sharp-eyed Nozaki, penning down all the inspiration he can get for his next chapter.

As much as the two are close friends with each other, only one will emerge victorious. Will it be the artist, or the art?

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Araragi Koyomi (Monogatari Series) vs. Emiya Shirō (Fate Series)
阿良良木历（物语系列） vs. 卫宫士郎（Fate系列）

Koyomi's Diary
Saturday, July 4, 2015
ISML Warehouse
15.00 GMT

I’m bored!
This afternoon, I went to take a walk to the south corner of the facility, to the small house that looks like a warehouse. The area was so refreshing because of the trees covering the whole area; the sunlight wasn't too hot nor too bright. I tried to peek inside the warehouse, and then I saw a man with orange hair was sitting alone with a number of weapons beside him.
"Who's there?" Quickly he turned his head to the door; I was shocked and only gave a smile to him.
"Hi, Emiya. It's me, Araragi."
"Ah, Araragi. Come in. I'm in the middle of practice while reflecting what happened in Aquamarine."
I sat and tried to comfort him, "I'm also in bad shape from yesterday. I hope Amethyst will bring some fortune to me or maybe for you, too."
"Thanks for encouraging me. Let's give our best shot in this Amethyst, Koyomi."

Emiya called my first name that time and I think our friendship deepened from before.
Ah, maybe I’ll try to call him Shirō next time.

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Onodera Haru (Nisekoi) vs. Narugino Mikatan (Punch Line)
小野寺春（伪恋） vs. 成木野美香丹（Punch Line）

Haru and Mikatan are two balls of energy that you don't want to underestimate. Haru is someone who cares deeply for her friends and family, and will do all it takes to protect them from harm. Even if it may be be doing dangerous things like climbing up high trees just to prevent isolating someone from the group or defending her sister from the 'monster' that is trying to claim her sister's heart, there’s no doubt she would do it. Mikatan is similar in that her friends are precious to her. Her friends that live with her are what drive her to become what she is, an ally of justice. She wants to be able to protect the victims so that she can protect her friends as well in times of trouble and invasion. While she looks weak and helpless, never underestimate someone just based on her exterior appearance for she might just swoop in to fell you in a punch.

Knowing these two are massive supporters for the people around them, to whom would you give your respect?

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Yamato Rinko (Ore Monogatari!!) vs. Kinushima Michiru (Plastic Memories)
大和凛子（俺物语！！） vs. 绢岛满（可塑性记忆）

Rinko was walking towards her waiting room to await her first ISML match, when suddenly she met her first round opponent, Michiru. As she saw Michiru, she smiled, waved at her, and started conversing with her.

Rinko: Hello, you must be Michiru, my next opponent.
Michiru: Eh…yes. How do you know who I am?
Rinko: I recognized you from your red hair. It looks beautiful by the way.
Michiru: Thank you. Can I ask something, though? Is the massively huge guy you came in with...your boyfriend?
Rinko: Yes, he is. Isn't he perfect? Muscular, strong, caring—everything about him is so great. What about you, Michiru, do you have a boyfriend? I noticed a blonde-haired boy with you. Is he it?
Michiru: N-n-no. He is my work partner, definitely not my lover in any sort of sense.
Rinko: I see. Well, I wish you luck in finding true love. Just like how I found mine.
Michiru: Thank you. So, shall we get on to the match?
Rinko: Sure!

The two of them happily walked down the hallway, talking cheerfully as they approached the arena.

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Thanks to Fuijiwara, BugH, Kurogarasu, RichardJoash, ~Baumkuchen-kun~,
itsukayuzuru, Reverend, FISHING, Just, and Shmion84 for contributing today's match previews and translations.

Amethyst 2 — Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Yazawa Nico (Love Live!) vs. Yatogami Tōka (Date A Live)
矢泽妮可（Love Live!） vs. 夜刀神十香（约会大作战）

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*Backstage of the ISML Concert Hall
Nico: Nico-Nico Nii~
Tōka: What are you doing?
Nico: I’m practicing my shtick. Is this your first time in a concert?
Tōka: Not really. I have sung before and won previously. You?
Nico: Hmph *puffs chest and stands proud* I am part of a popular idol group.
Tōka: Ooooh, have anyone you wanna make proud this match?
Nico: W-well yeah. I have three siblings at home that idolize me so much…I didn’t have the heart to tell them any of my shortcomings.
Tōka: *tilts head* Does that include having no wins?
Nico: A-Are you trying to mock me?!
Tōka: *shakes head* I’m sorry for that comment. I also have someone I want to make proud. He gave me a place here so I’m able to live among you. He’s also in this ISML place holding his ground, so I have to do the same
Nico: *grins* So you have a boyfriend, huh? In that case, let me teach you my shtick that’s sure to impress him.
Tōka: *eyes shine* Really?! Thank you Nico-senpai!
*5 minutes later*
Nico: Smile better! We have only so much time left.
Tōka: Ugh….N-nico nico Niiii….
Nico: Again!

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Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)
由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Me: "Well, it's great to be here in today's match. But why did you choose Yui and Yaya in the first place?"
Scientist: "We used our superior technology to analyze the two we could find."
Me: "Like what?"
Scientist: "Well, first is Yui, a girl who has difficulties in fitting in and expressing herself, thereby increasing the majority opinion. This is why she has social connections with other people, making her one of the most popular girls in school. And she never gives up on expressing her feelings, no matter what. Yaya, on the other hand, is an affectionate automaton who wanted to be a human and always serve her master well. She is completely, and technologically, unbreakable in all kinds of situations. This is why she is living up to her name of "Machine-Doll", despite showing affection to her master."
Me: "Is it really a good thing?"
Scientist: "Are you okay with some random stuff from ISML?"
Me: "It's fine, and thank you for the info."
Scientist: "Yep. No problem. But I am working on it."

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Jibril (No Game No Life) vs. Stephanie Dola (No Game No Life)
吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs.
史蒂芬妮·多拉（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生）

*At the Elkia Kingdom
Dola: Looks like I’ll be facing you today, Jibril.
Jibirl: Yes, you are, and you’ll lose, as well.
Dola: Eh? Where did that come from?
Jibril: I may have lost to Shiro-sama, but I know I can sure handle an Imanity like you.
Dola: Didn’t Shiro give you a talk about that already?
Jibril: Yes, but that’s why I said “like you”. You have little faith for a Master, and panic too easily.
Dola: H-Hey! They are reckless in how they pick their fights. Who wouldn’t panic from the fact they’re not allowed to lose a game? Besides, I can take you on.
Jibirl: Not according to your track record.
Dola: W-well this is a new period and a new start.
Jibril: And you’ll be tripping on your first step. I shall challenge you to a game this battle. Whoever wins this voting session wins the game.
Dola: *stands with pride* And if I win, you will serve me for a day.
Jibril: And if I win, you will walk around the castle three times looking like a werebeast.
Dola: *staggers a bit* F-Fine then. Let the-
Jibril: -games begin!
Both: ASCHENTE!!!

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Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Sonoda Umi (Love Live!)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 园田海未（Love Live!）

Today, this match is about two opportunity-driven girls, but this starts getting REALLY WEIRD!

Now, where was I?

"You're taking about Kurumi and Umi, dummy!"

Oh yeah! First is Kurumi, or "Nightmare" in DAL lingo, who is dreaded by others, but a friend to some. She can do what she does best, both as an ally and an enemy. And the most amazing thing is that she can destroy anything in order to protect someone, and is capable of becoming a selfless heroic monster because of one important detail: a clock in her left eye. And there is Umi, an opportunist who wanted to be an idol and also a heart-steadying voice of reason. In actuality, she has a plan to be aware of herself without being embarrassed or causing a predicament, making her completely self-organized. And she has a serene personality that keeps her in check.

"Say, you're not inferior after all!"
And you're not so bad yourself!

So, I'm gonna tell you, these two different girls live in the same yet predictable life.
Which girl will see the mysterious side of the moon once again?

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Shiba Miyuki (Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei) vs.
Shichimiya Satone (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!)
司波深雪（魔法科高中的劣等生） vs. 七宫智音（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Today, there is a conversation about this match from three people from the magical neighborhood. Here’s what they have to say:

Bystander 1: "It’s about time we met our magical neighbors."
Bystander 2: "This is going to be... fabulous!"
Bystander 3: "Well, let's head on in and say "howdy".

That's right, this match is about two magical girls who can do anything! First is Miyuki, a brother-obsessed magician of First High School, a true epitome of a fine woman who has learned from her peers. Her magical capabilities are second to none. An undying love is always the greatest magic of all, especially her love towards her brother. And then there is Satone, a magical devil girl who has conflicts she has not dealt with, but has a cheerful personality and smile to share joy to people all around her. It sounds messy, but that is why she must help and comfort those in need.

So, what do you think of these two?

Bystander 1: "We should see this match some other time."
Bystander 3: "At least it's not scary-weird."
Bystander 2: "And it's really... FABULOUS!"

Now, who will be the strongest magician in the world?

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Tina Sprout (Black Bullet) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)
缇娜·斯普朗特（漆黑的子弹） vs. 朝田诗乃（刀剑神域）

"Coaching"
ISML Shooting Field

Shino: A normal rifle really needs a special ability to handle. I can't always depend on Hecate.
Tina: Ah, Shino-nee-san. What are you doing with that rifle? Getting bored with Hecate?
Shino: Ah, Tina. Perfect timing; try this rifle.
Tina: This is a normal training rifle, isn't it? It's lighter than Shenfield.
Shino: A sniper must master all kinds of rifles. That's why I tried this little one.
Tina: Mosin Nagant with scope. Nice customization.
*Tina replaces Shino and tries to aim at the target.
Tina: The body of this rifle looks nice and the scope is clear.
Shino: Try to shoot that can.
*The bullet is fired, a bit off to the right
Tina: Impossible! I missed.
Shino: Me, too. I can't hit the target in some shots, Hecate pampers me too much all the time.
Tina: I think I feel the same as you. Can I join your training?
Shino: Of course, Tina. You can find a rifle there. Try to pick one.
Tina: OK!

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Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Saber (Fate Series)
长门有希（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. Saber（Fate系列）

Both are taking part in the Regular Season for the 8th consecutive time, and both just had their own series on air, yet the difference in strength is very clear—one is at the top of the table while the other is at the bottom.
Nagato Yuki, who was the top representative from her series, unexpectedly received only one win, and lost to her only other series mate. Her series doesn't seem like help to her at all. Now it’s time for her to get up from where she fell, and continue to fight for a better place.
Saber, on the other hand, has had some impressive performance by grabbing six wins from the Aquamarine period. Unlike Yuki, Saber's series have given her a great boost in strength and with the momentum, she can bet against anyone she meets in Amethyst period.
No matter how one-sided this match seems, we can expect a good one with maybe something unexpected from those who were able to survive for so long.

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Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Yui-nyan (Angel Beats!)
中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 由依（Angel Beats!）

Both Azusa and Yui are in the music field. Azusa always wanted to learn and get better in music, and join the K-ON club. Yui is similar—because of Iwasawa, she wanted to join a club. Finally both of their desire came true. Azusa, with her cute and dependable personality, never fails to attract us. Her clumsiness sometimes brings humor. Even though she is the youngest member, her actions and personality sometimes amaze her upperclassmen. On the other hand Yui succeeded in being Iwasawa’s successor. Her bold actions sometimes entertain us. Besides her actions, her cute face also makes us never bored to watch her. Even though she seems brave, when the time comes, she melts everyone’s hearts.
So who is the best “Nyan”? Azu-nyan? Or, Yui-nyan?

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Konjiki no Yami (To LOVE-Ru) vs. Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru)
金色暗影（出包王女） vs. 结城美柑（出包王女）

Von beiden Mädchen kann Konjiki no Yami auf die längere Karriere zurückblicken, da sie schon seit 2009 stets zum Teilnehmerfeld gehört. Yūki Mikan wechselte vor der Saison nach zwei Jahren in der Nova Division in die Stella Division, so dass beide Vertreterinnen von To LOVE-Ru nun in der gleichen Division antreten. Beide Charaktere stehen in enger Beziehung zu Yūki Rito. Für Mikan ist ihr älterer Bruder eine wichtige Bezugsperson, zumal ihre Eltern berufsbedingt nur sehr selten anwesend sind. Dadurch hat sie früh gelernt Verantwortung zu übernehmen und den Haushalt zu führen. Konjiki no Yami kam mit Rito erstmals in ihrer Eigenschaft als legendäre Auftragsmörderin in Berührung. Mittlerweile hat sie ihre Vergangenheit hinter sich gelassen und sich auf der Erde eingelebt. Zu verdanken ist dies auch Mikan, die zu ihrer ersten Freundin wurde.
Vor Arena 33 treffen beide vor der Wahl noch einmal aufeinander:
Konjiki no Yami: „Nach 274 Spielen bist du jetzt mein nächstes Target. Ich werde mich dennoch nicht zurückhalten.“
Yūki Mikan: „Das habe ich auch nicht erwartet. Machen wir das Beste daraus!“
Wer wird diese Beliebtheitswahl gewinnen? Vielleicht ist deine Stimme die entscheidende.

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Suzumiya Haruhi (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)
凉宫春日（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. 仲村由理（Angel Beats!）

Similar in appearance, similar in roles. These two great leaders stand on the battlefield, neither willing to back down. And all who follow these two girls know things are going to get ugly.
Haruhi, the founder of the SOS Brigade with her yellow ribbons, lead a club of members on the hunt for aliens, time travelers, and espers. The tenacity of a lioness, she wields the secret will of a goddess and aims to find a life that best suits her need for entertainment. Yuri, the founder of the SSS afterlife war front wearing her striking green ribbon, lead a team of recruits to take down Angel. The determination of a warrior, armed with firearms and knives, she seeks to oppose God for the cruel fate bestowed upon her.
Two leading figures who stand as the faces of the ones they gather; two girls who use their leadership for differing aims.
One thing is for certain: whoever loses shall face the loss of pride, while the other shall stand taller than ever, with the cheers of her subordinates to drive her on.

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相似的外表，相似的角色。这两个伟大的领袖站在战场上，谁都不愿后退一步。所有追随这两个女孩的人都知道，事情将会变得非常丑陋。
头戴黄色发带的凉宫春日，是SOS团的创团者，带领社团寻找外星人、未来人和超能力者。拥有像母狮一般的韧力，她同时隐藏着神的意志，并且以寻求最适合自己的有趣生活为目标。
绿色发带的仲村由理则是SSS死后世界战线的创办人，带领义士去挑战天使。凭着勇士的坚强意志以及精良的武器，她决意对抗那个给予自己残酷命运的神。
两个领袖现在面对面的对峙着，各自的领导能力去用于追寻不同的理想。然而有一件事情是肯定的：失败的一方将成为再无人注视的失败者，而胜利者将在支持者的欢呼拥戴下继续前行。

Sama secara penampilan, sama dalam peran. Kedua pemimpin hebat ini berdiri di arena perang, keduanya tak ingin mundur. Dan siapapun yang mengikuti kedua gadis ini akan tahu bahwa keadaan akan memburuk.
Haruhi, pendiri dari brigade SOS dengan pita kuning, membawa anggota klub mencari alien, penjelajah waktu dan esper. Singa betina yang ulet; dia memegang rahasia dewi dan mengincar kehidupan yang paling sesuai demi kepentingan hiburannya. Yuri, pendiri garis depan SSS memakai pita hijaunya untuk memimpin para anggota rekrutannya untuk mengalahkan sang malaikan. Determinasi seorang kesatria; bersenjatakan senapan dan pisau, dia melanjutkan pencarian dalam penentangannya akan Tuhan atas takdir kejam yang menimpanya.
Dua sosok yang berdiri di depan yang mereka kumpulkanl; dua gadis yang menggunakan kepemimpinannya untuk tujuan berbeda.
Namun satu yang pasti; siapapun yang kalah akan kehilangan harga diri, sementara yang lain akan berdiri lebih tinggi dari sebelumnya, dengan dukungan semangat dari anak buah yang terus mendorong mereka maju.

Similares en apariencia y en roles. Estas dos grandes líderes están de pie en el campo de batalla, indispuestas a dar marcha atrás. Y todos los que siguen a estas dos chicas lo saben, las cosas se van a poner feas.
Haruhi, la fundadora de la Brigada SOS, con sus cintas amarillas, dirige un club que busca extraterrestres, viajeros del tiempo y gente con poderes. La tenacidad, que ejerce como una diosa con el objetivo de encontrar una vida que le parezca entretenida. Yuri, la fundadora del frente de guerra SSS, vestida con su llamativa cinta verde dirige un equipo de reclutas para acabar con el ángel. La determinación de un guerrero; armada con armas de fuego y cuchillos, tratan de oponerse a Dios por el cruel destino que le fue otorgado.
Dos figuras que se destacan como el rostro de los que se reúnen; dos chicas que utilizan su liderazgo para diferentes objetivos.
Una cosa es segura; quien pierda deberá enfrentar la pérdida del orgullo, mientras que la otra será firme. con la confianza de sus subordinados dispuestos a seguirla.

Nibutani Shinka (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs.
Aoyama Nanami (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)
丹生谷森夏（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 青山七海（樱花庄的宠物女孩）

Everyone has their dreams to seek for, no matter how distant they are. For Nibutani Shinka, her wish is that she could forever stay away from her past delusions, and stop proclaiming herself as the person who summons the forest fairies. Aoyama Nanami’s desire, on the other hand, is to overcome years of training and become a seiyū, no matter how minor her role is, to prove her own abilities. Both face challenges that are grueling and mind-torturing: Shinka being repeatedly annoyed by her junior, and Nanami failing again and again. Yet, on their journey, they met similar-aged people who would become their friends. Shinka is determined to help out her friends who suffered from similar delusions, even if it meant reverting back to her old and embarrassing self. Nanami wants to create fond memories with her dorm mates, and she knows well that helping out each other is the key to it. They have dueled before, but in their first battle against each other in Stella division, who can clinch the win in the match of the second female protagonists?

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Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) vs. Accelerator (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
利威尔（进击的巨人） vs. 一方通行（魔法禁书目录）

"The hardest thing about being strong is that no one ever asks if you're okay."

Both Levi and Accelerator possess strength in raw power, either as the strongest soldier, or as the most powerful esper. Being called "the best" at what they do seems like something that should be looked up to. People from below who are weaker strive to be as strong as them, wondering what kind of training they've been through in order to rise up to that level. And yet their greatest training would be to walk through hell and back, to suffer loss and shame, to be targeted for their power. When you're that strong, nobody thinks it possible for you to get hurt. Being powerful is a gift, and yet when you're isolated by the people around you, that's when strength seems like the most unwanted gift of all.

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Yato (Noragami) vs. Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
夜斗（野良神） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Kyon: Hey, so it’s you and me today. Wish you luck.
Yato: *chuckles* I need no luck of that sort, for I am a god.
Kyon: *facepalms* Another one.
Yato: What’s that supposed to mean? Normally, you can give me five yen for a win, but I need to invest on this win to get more attention as a god.
Kyon: Sorry, I already have a god (though I was forced into that zany religion)
Yato: Tsk, who’s this the god of?
Kyon: The God of Craziness. She has the power to suck your energy and bother you until doomsday.
Yato: I know that feeling. I have a girl who constantly bothers me to prevent her from splitting up.
Kyon: I though you said you were a god, not a matchmaker.
Yato: I am a god!
ISML Director: Kyon and Yato!! You’re up!
Kyon: *sighs* You ready to go?
Yato: Of course, but you should worry about yourself.
Kyon: I’ve seen the contest longer than you. I know how it works.
*Both walk on the stadium and prepare to face-off*

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Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Araragi Koyomi (Monogatari Series)
野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 阿良良木历（物语系列）

Nozaki Umetarō's Interview
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Male Dormitory, Nozaki Umetarō's Room
10.00 GMT

Nozaki: Ah, Mr. Araragi, take a seat. Enjoy the tea.
Araragi: Don't call me that; we’re the same age. Call me Koyomi.
Nozaki: NO, I must keep the formality when interviewing someone. But if you insist, can I call you A-chan? AH, A-chan! I just got the new name for my character! Thanks, Koyomi-chan, you have opened my window of imagination.
Araragi: *sob* Call me anything, but not with chan! Koyomi, Call me KO-YO-MI!
Nozaki: Okay..okay…it seems you're kind of a temperamental person. Koyomi, can you talk to me about your hobby?
Araragi: I don't have any specific hobbies, but I sometimes play with my sisters. Maybe because they’re a bit too active, so I must adapt myself to activities at home.
Nozaki: Right...I have a picture of A-chan, my new character based on you, Koyomi. Hmm...
Araragi: Can you tell me about it, Nozaki?
Nozaki: A-chan is a high school girl, Mamiko's senior, and is interested in her own brother. Hmm…interesting character.
Araragi: Hoi, why did I become a girl, and why a brocon?
Nozaki: Don't know. Suddenly I feel all of these are perfect. Thanks for your time, Koyomi.
Araragi: *sob*

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Takasu Ryūji (Toradora!) vs. Heiwajima Shizuo (Durarara!!)
高须龙儿（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） vs. 平和岛静雄（无头骑士异闻录）

There goes a saying, never judge a book by its cover, though that's easier said than done.

Behind the sharp, threatening glares of two men is the soft, sensitive heart of an innocent boy. Ryūji can't help being born with his appearance. His sanpaku eyes are enough to scare off any potential friends, giving him the vibe of an intimidating delinquent not to be messed with. At home, however, is an apron-wearing domestic helper with a knack for sewing, cooking, and cleaning. Shizuo is cursed with superhuman strength. Unable to control his anger, he throws a fit in public and frightens everyone away, building a reputation of a monster. Behind the scenes, he jumps at the chance to help his family and friends and has the sweet tooth of a child.

And perhaps more important than their hidden dorky sides, they both have hearts of gold.

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Thanks to Shmion84, smartboyhw, RichardJoash, Kurogarasu, tehyc, Just, ~Baumkuchen-kun~, BugH,
FISHING, itsukayuzuru, and houreki for contributing today's match previews and translations.

Amethyst 3 — Thursday, July 9, 2015

Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai) vs. Yazawa Nico (Love Live!)

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ISML R&D center

Me: "Today, we learn how many Automatons and Idols it will take to change a light bulb!"
Student: "When will we EVER need to know that!?"
*light bulb breaks*
Me: "Right now."
Student: "I'm scared!"
Me: "OK. Just calm down and while we look for a light bulb, I will explain about those two."

Nico was an admirably fashionable super idol who followed her dream, but this led to her downfall, and she has unable to keep up with it. With plenty of courage and diligence, she has one actual goal: to become the member of the unofficial yet successful idol group around. And Yaya is an automaton with the personality and qualities of a human being. Despite her affection, she has the capability to adapt any surrounding, including those around her.

Student: "Hey! I found a light bulb! Good thing I have a penlight."
Me: "That's great."

10 minutes later...

Me: "Alright. It's done."
Student: "Thanks. I've been thinking, where is the other light bulb?"
Off-screen voice: "How many Maxes will it take to change THAT light bulb!?"

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Tachibana Marika (Nisekoi)

Both Kurumi and Marika are bold girls. They are brave to do anything to win their partners’ hearts. Kurumi with her boldness tries to attract Itsuka Shidō when she pretends to be a school girl. With her beautiful face and posture she tempts him. Even though at the end Shidō knows who she is, Kurumi never tired of attracting him. The case is also the same with Marika, She is really brave towards Raku. As her first love, Marika tries to do everything to win Raku’s heart. Even though she knows the battle is hard with many rivals, she never gives up trying to win him.
So who will win your hearts today?

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Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录）

ISML Central Park
July 9, 2015
13.00

Chiyo: Good day, Shokuhō-san, for what kind of business did you call me here?
Misaki: Nothing, I just want to talk with you, Sakura-senpai. There're still 2 hours before the match.
Chiyo: Oh, okay, what do you want to talk with me about?
Misaki: Just a normal chat to complete our teatime. Hmm…how about your progress in approaching that big man who’s always with you?
Chiyo: *blushing* W…what do you mean, Shokuhō-san?
Misaki: Hooo...let me see inside your head...
Misaki holds Chiyo's hand and smiles
Misaki: Oh, his name is Noza...
Chiyo: A..a..a..enough. Enough...I got it. We're close, but I need more bravery and the perfect time to confess. Then how about you? There's gossip that you’re also close to a certain boy.
Misaki: I don't know, senpai.
Chiyo: Let me draw his face.
Chiyo takes her pencil and paper and starts to draw someone's face.
Chiyo: Looks like this and his name is Kami...
Misaki grabs a remote from her bag and presses a button.
*click* Chiyo is silenced, then looks around her.
Chiyo: Where am I?
Misaki: Drink your tea, senpai. Our arena is waiting.
Chiyo: Heeeeee.......!!!
Misaki: Phew, so close.

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Terminus Est (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance) vs. Sento Isuzu (Amagi Brilliant Park)

Another preview that I should be careful of are these two girls in two different places. Est is not only an ordinary girl, she is also an elemental weapon. And someone knows that she has a lot to learn about how the world works after the battle. To put it simply, she is actually being treated as an equal. And Isuzu, on the other hand, is completely serious, and has lots of help from someone alongside her. Not only that, she has her hands full to keep the park in check.

In the end, the choice is all yours.

Azuki Azusa (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
小豆梓（变态王子与不笑猫） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

People are not always who they seem to be.
Azuki Azusa, for instance. On meeting Azusa, one might think of her as an elitist individual with exquisite tastes and charming looks, but is that really her? No matter how much Azusa tries to hide it, it cannot be denied that she has to work numerous jobs to pay for her personal expenses and thoroughly read fashion magazines to uphold her prettiness. Whatever attitude Azusa may put on, truth is, she’s just a lonely teenager trying to make friends.

The same is with Nishikino Maki. Maki seems to be perfect student—beautiful, intelligent and wealthy. Her expectant parents wish for her to pursue a career as a doctor, but problem is, Maki does not want to, because Maki is a girl with a burning passion for music. If she had the time, Maki would stay beside her piano and sing forever. And despite her uncaring attitude, she cares. When a classmate of hers needs a slight push and a word of encouragement, Maki is there for her.

Azusa and Maki are not who they seem to be. Now, look through them and decide who the superior of them both is.

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人，并不经常跟她们表面看上去的一样。
小豆梓就是这样的一个人。初次见面，会以为她是个精英主义者，外表迷人品味高贵，但这是否真正的她呢？无论她多么努力尝试掩饰，她都无法否认自己需要做多份兼职去支撑自己的支出，并且时常阅读时装杂志去保持打扮美观。无论她装出什么态度，事实就是，她是一个渴望认识朋友的孤独少女。
西木野真姬也是如此。真姬看上去是个完美的学生，美丽聪明富有。她的父母期望她成为医生，但真姬并不希望如此，因为她对音乐充满热情。如果有时间，真姬希望留在钢琴旁边，永远高声歌唱。而在漠不关心的外在之下，她拥有一颗关怀别人的心。当同学需要少许的鼓励以及支持的话语，真姬会在她旁边。
梓和真姬都不是表面看上去那样的人。现在，就细看真正的她们，决定谁比谁更棒吧。

Orang tidaklah selalu seperti mereka seharusnya.
Azuki Azusa, contohnya. Saat rapat, orang akan berpikir bahwa dia adalah kaum elit dengan cita rasa tinggi dan penampilan menawan, namun apakah itu benar-benar dia? Bagaimanapun Azusa mencoba menyembunyikannya, dia tidak akan dapat menolak bahwa dia harus bekerja banyak pekerjaan untuk membayar pengeluaran pribadinya dan menelusuri majalah mode untuk menjaga kecantikannya. Bagaimanapun perilaku yang Azusa perlihatkan, sebenarnya dia hanya seorang remaja kesepian yang mencoba untuk mencari teman.
Sama halnya dengan Nishikino Maki. Maki terlihat seperti pelajar yang sempurna-cantik, berwawasan dan kaya. Orang tuanya berkeinginan agar dia mengejar karir sebagai seorang dokter, namun masalahnya Maki tidak mau, karena Maki adalah gadis dengan jiwa musik yang membara. Jika ada pemilik waktu, dia akan tetap bersama pianonya dan menyanyi selamanya. Di balik tingkah tidak pedulinya sebenarnya dia peduli. Saat teman kelasnya butuh dorongan dan kata-kata penyemangat, Maki di sana untuk menolongnya.

Azusa dan Maki tidak seperti mereka seharusnya. Sekarang, lihat ke dalam mereka dan tentukan siapa yang lebih baik dari mereka berdua.

Miyazono Kaori (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) vs. Jibril (No Game No Life)

*at the dry lands of Elkia*
Kaori: Ugh, my head. Woah! This place is colorful!
Jibril: Ah, you must be my next opponent, Kaori Miyazono.
Kaori: Ah, yes. You must be Jibril.
Jibril: Tet was kind enough to cater the ISML and let you here until our fight is over.
Kaori: That’s cool. So what do you do?
Jibril: Me, I serve my masters to conquer the planet to fight God.
Kaori: Ah, I play violin.
Jibril: Violin?! Is that a weapon of mass destruction?! *drools a bit*
Kaori: Nah, it’s a musical instrument.
Jibril: I heard of those, but I heard *kicked by Kaori*
Kaori: No spoilers!
Jibril: O-ow, but are you satisfied?
Kaori: A little less than I expected, but I got my message through. I wanted to be remembered for my music and to live in people’s hearts forever. Even the viewers.
Jibril: I see, and I hope to make my masters happy this round.
Kaori: I’m ready for this music competition.
Jibril: Huh? I didn’t say the theme was music-based. It’s sports.
Kaori: E-Eh!? B-but-
Jibril: *giggles* I’m only joking.
Kaori: *sigh of relief* You have a sadistic personality.
*both head out to the ISML Concert Hall*

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Sonoda Umi (Love Live!) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)

Umi and Shino are two girls who will never miss the target.

Shino is cool, calculating, and calm. A regular player of Gun Gale Online, Shino is a brilliant sniper famous for her accurate aim. Shino is devoted to her motto of ‘One Shot, One Kill’. Once she pulls the trigger of her PGM Hecate II, the bullet is guaranteed to hit the target.

Sonoda Umi is a member of her school’s archery club. When her friend proposes the idea to form a school idol group, Umi immediately objects. Not because she lacks the stamina or the style, but because she is too shy to perform in front of large crowds. But when it comes to aiming for top idol for the sake of her school, Umi will forget her fears and step up.

Umi and Shino will never miss their target. Even if it means fighting their personal battles and overcoming their fears, Umi and Shino will achieve their goals, no matter how high they are.

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Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Kirisaki Chitoge (Nisekoi)

*both parties sit on a table*
Akame: Are you Kirisaki Chitoge?
Chitoge: Yes. How do you know my name?
Akame: Your boyfriend said you can be of help to us. Do you have a Teigu or a weapon of power?
Chitoge: I don’t think so since I don’t know what you mean.
Akame: Your boyfriend said you have the strength of a gorilla.
Chitoge: *table breaks in half* I’m gonna kill him when I see him again.
Akame: Amazing strength~ I would like to recruit you to Night Raid. We are an army rebelling against the government.
Chitoge: Hehe, hate to tell you this, but I’m already part of a group of rebels.
Akame: Are you?
Chitoge: W-well, I’m more of the daughter of the boss.
Akame: Still, your strength is impeccable as gorilla strength.
Chitoge: Look, I’d rather not be called a gorilla.
Akame: Hmm, then let’s use this ISML match to our advantage. If I win, you will join Night Raid and fight against the government with us, and if you win, I’ll kill your boyfriend.
Chitoge: Eh? N-no I didn’t mean it. I need him alive anyway. You can be my bodyguard along with Tsugumi and Pauline.

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Yūki Asuna (Sword Art Online) vs. Takanashi Rikka (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!)
结城明日奈(亚丝娜)（刀剑神域） vs. 小鸟游六花（中二病也想谈恋爱）

ISML Private Quarters
5 minutes before the match

Asuna: Hi, Rikka! It seems it's our turn to fight each other. I hope you're ready.
Rikka: Huhuhu, so our paths have finally crossed again. But do not expect the battle to be easy this time!
Asuna: It was not easy at all last year! You're so cute Rikka and everyone loves you. I really have to give my best when I'm against you.
Rikka: C-Cu—Err...I mean, the victory is mine, I know your secret!
Asuna: My secret?
Rikka: The weapon you own is a fake one! It is simply a replica of a virtual sword.
Asuna: Well, of course, the tournament doesn't take place in ALO, there is no way I—
Rikka: So you admit it! There is no way the Tyrant's Eye will lose to someone of your caliber. Prepare yourself! Reality, be rent. Synapse, break. Banish—
Asuna: Yeah, yeah, we know this gimmick. But whether we're in a game or in real life, I won't lose.

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Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs. Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin)

*At ISML Depot*
Sorata: Hmm, I need to find the cleaning supplies to clean Mashiro’s mess again. Where are they?
Levi: Here *hands out the soap and mop* There’s more in the next aisle.
Sorata: Thank you, Levi. Thought you’d worry over our fight.
Levi: I’m more worried about some trainee I’m caring for. He’s broken new ground, and we’re making a change in our lives.
Sorata: Interesting, sounds similar to my life. I need to take care of a classmate who can’t care for herself, and before I knew it, she changed me. I have a question.
Levi: Go ahead.
Sorata: It’s cool and all that guys are allowed in the Saimoe League, but how do we compete in “moe”? That usually applies to females.
Levi: They promised a competition for whoever can best groom a cat, and with my cleaning skills, I can win.
Sorata: Well, I was sent to a dorm because I care for stray cats. I care for so many of them, so in terms of experience, I think I can handle it. Do they even have cats where you are from?
Levi: Doesn’t matter. Shall we?
Sorata: Sure.
*Both head to ISML Cashier System*

Yato (Noragami) vs. Sora (No Game No Life)

Sora: So, you’re a god?
Yato: Yes, what of it?
Sora: Nothing, but I guess you can be a training dummy.
Yato: Who do you think you’re talking to?!
Sora: A god. I’m planning to face-off against a God I beat already.
Yato: God of what?
Sora: People call him the One True God.
Yato: Bah, don’t believe in that. I can service your wish for 5 yen.
Sora: Oi, oi, are you trying to make money off of me already?
Yato: I heard you’ve been elected as the Amethyst president, so I figured you’d have some money.
*eyes gleam of yen*
Sora: *flips coin* I wish to keep my winning streak this period.
Yato: *Grabs it* Hmm. I sort of need this win to keep relevance in this ISML period.
Sora: *pulls coin with string attached* Then I’ll keep my coin and I’ll beat you while I’m at it.
Yato: I heard you like to play games. I challenge you to one.
Sora: *grins* That so?
Yato: If I win, you will lose your chair in the presidential office.
Sora: *chuckles* If I win, you will help with my winning streak, “God”.
Both: ASCHENTE!!

Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Okazaki Tomoya (CLANNAD)
阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. 冈崎朋也（CLANNAD）

So this is my next opponent. What's wrong with his blue hair? Does he think he's some manga character or something? Well, I suppose it does make him popular considering this girl and this child are here behind the scenes to support him, while I don’t even have a single bit of « good luck » because of our brigade chief stealing all the attention. I suppose I should be angry and report my frustration against this too good-looking guy. But no, I don't care; it's too troublesome…

Oh wait, what did I just see? That cute girl just gave him a good luck kiss! You bastard…you'll pay for this!

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Odagiri Nene (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo) vs. Kazami Kazuki (Grisaia no Kajitsu)
小田切宁宁（山田君与7人魔女） vs. 风见一姬（灰色的果实）

Smart and charming
This is how we can describe the appearance of these great girls: Odagiri Nene and Kazami Kazuki.
Odagiri Nene is ambitious to be the next student president in her school. She uses every trick and method, even the special power that she possesses to smooth her way to being number one among the students. But she's lonely; because of that special power, she can gather the alliance, but not the affection, of others. One thing that she wants is to meet someone who is able to take her out from her cage with his love and care.
Kazami Kazuki is a rare person, one from a million people that we would call as prodigy. She can do anything, knows everything, and is able to predict every kind of probability in a short time. She's loved because of her kindness and care, yet hated because of her to-the-point-attitude sharp words when giving a suggestion. She's also a caring sister who really loves her family, especially her brother; she will do anything to keep him safe.

Nene with her competitive aura, and Kazuki with her perfect strategy—who will be closer to the Spring Diadem?

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聪明迷人，是形容这两个女孩的最佳词语：小田切宁宁和风见一姬。
小田切宁宁正在努力争取成为学校的下一任学生会长。她会用尽一切诡计和方法，包括她拥有的超能力，去让自己成为众学生之中的第一位。然而她却是孤独的，她的超能力只能为她带来盟友，却不是伙伴。她所盼望的，是可以碰上一个人，能够用爱和关怀把她从牢笼里解救出来。
风见一姬是个特别的人：万中无一堪称神童的存在。她无所不能，无所不知，能在短时间之内预测出一切可能性。她因为温柔体贴而被爱着，但同时因为她的率直言行而被讨厌。她同时是个关爱家庭的姐姐，尤其关心她的弟弟；为了保护弟弟的安全，她可以做任何事。
充满斗志的宁宁，思虑周详的一姬。谁能往春季头环更走近一步？

Cerdas dan mempesona
Begitulah bagaimana kita dapat menggambarkan penampakan kedua gadis hebat ini: Odagiri Nene dan Kazami Kazuki.

Odagiri Nene berambisi untuk mendapatkan kursi Ketua OSIS di sekolahnya. Dia sudah menggunakan banyak trik dan cara, bahkan sampai menggunakan kekuatan spesial yang dimilikinya untuk memuluskan langkahnya ke kursi orang nomor 1 di antara para siswa. Namun dia kesepian; oleh karena kekuatan istimewanya, dia dapat mengumpulkan aliansi bukan karena daya tarik pribadinya. Satu yang diinginkannya, yaitu seseorang yang mampu mengeluarkannya dari sangkar dengan cinta dan kasih sayang.
Kazami Kazuki merupakan manusia langka; satu dari satu juta orang yang dianggap sebagai jenius. Dia dapat melakukan segalanya, tahu segalanya dan mampu memprediksi berbagai macam kemungkinan dalam waktu yang sangat singkat. Sangat dicintai karena kebaikan hati dan pengertiannya namun juga terkadang dibenci karena sikapnya yang terang-terangan dan sedikit tajam ketika memberikan opini. Dia juga tipikal kakak yang sangat pengertian terhadap keluarga terutama adik laki-lakinya, dia akan melakukan apapun demi keamanan adik tercintanya.

Nene dengan aura kompetitif nya sedangkan Kazuki dengan strategi jitunya, siapa yang akan melaju semakin dekat dengan mahkota musim semi?

Thanks to RichardJoash, BugH, Reverend, Toady, Tokei Shikake Tenshi,
~Baumkuchen-kun~, itsukayuzuru, Just, and Shmion84 for contributing today's match previews and translations.

Amethyst 4 — Sunday, July 12, 2015

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Latifa Fleuranza (Amagi Brilliant Park)
小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 拉媞珐·芙尔兰札（甘城光辉游乐园）

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Gentle and kind, Onodera Kosaki and Latifa Fleuranza soothe the hearts of many around them. With their kind-hearted attitude towards others, there is no denying that they appear to be like angels in disguise. Latifa is a 'princess' in an amusement park, acting as its main manager. While she is not able to do much at all, due to her frail nature, she tries to do as much as she can, be it through cooking or acting in advertisements. All of the activities mentioned could easily tire her out, but she does not mind, for she does it for the sake of the park. Kosaki is a girl that is like any typical high school girl, but what makes her so unique is that her kind nature attracts the hearts of many. For example, while she may not be able to cook very well, she tries very hard, doing it for days even to cook something decent just to give to him. And that is just part of the kind dedication she has towards her goals.

These two lovely girls now face each other, but which girl do you feel portrays the image of kindness more?

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Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Grabbing the attention of many people at once, that is the specialty of both Shōkuho Misaki and Nishikino Maki, both widely popular in their respective worlds. With their abilities that allow them to dazzle everyone in sight, it's no wonder that they are apples of everyone’s eyes. Misaki holds supreme as one of the most popular and reputable people in Academy City, known as 'The Queen'. With her cheerful and playful personality, just one look into the eyes of the Queen, and soon you will be like the rest of them—serving her as part of her loyal clique. Whereas Maki, with her talent of music in her hands, as well as being part of the super popular idol group μ's, has made fans around the world adore her for everything—her beauty, personality, talents—all contribute into making her an ultra name. With her alluring voice and her gorgeous looks, there is no stopping Maki from snatching the eyes and hearts of all.

Now, to whom would you devote your attention? The Queen or the Idol?

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Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Shiro (No Game No Life)
赤瞳（斩·赤紅之瞳！） vs. 白（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生）

Experts in their fields, one a genius of gaming, the other a seasoned assassin. They now face each other as the representatives of their talents. To Shiro, gaming is just having fun overall, and calculations are part of it. Be it chess, first-person shooters, word games—all are inferior under the hand of the gaming goddess herself. Should you have the misfortune to face against her in any sort of game, a forfeit might be a better choice than to see suffer total defeat. Akame is infamous as a fearsome assassin that can swoop up any target she sets her sight on with one shot, no complications left behind. Having supported the revolution army in their efforts, the corrupted city has found the assassin to be a huge threat to their rule, such that a huge bounty has been placed on her head. But should you attempt to kill the demonic assassin, you will only see your blood splattered everywhere as you die a painful death.

Having seen the two experts, whom would you want to avoid, much less attempt to fight back?

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Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.) vs.
Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)
筒隐月子（变态王子与不笑猫） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Both Tsukiko and Yaya are cute girls. Their cuteness never fails to attract us. Tsukiko with her expressionless face always watches over Yokodera. Even though she can’t express her feeling freely, she always gives a sort of sign to Yokodera to notice her. Her cuteness always makes our hearts melt. Yaya is different; she approaches her master boldly. She really loves Raishin, not only as her master, but also as her “husband.” She always gets jealous when Raishin gets close with another girl. Her actions never fail to amuse us.
So, who is your choice?

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Minami Kotori (Love Live!) vs. Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu)
南小鸟（Love Live!） vs. 由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题）

Before each match, Yui used to stay at least one minute in front of the door leading to the main stage. Behind her happy girl facade, she was very worried about her performance during each match, despite her very good performance so far. This is why she had to prepare herself mentally before entering the room.
"Errr... Sorry! Why don't you enter the room?"
A soft peculiar voice that she immediately recognised surprised her. She turned around to face her future opponent, Minami Kotori. She looked very happy, as always, a huge smile illuminating her face.
"Oh, sorry Kotori. I was lost in my thoughts.
“Hehe. You're thinking about your future performance?”
“Mmh, kinda. Every match is very important to me.”
“Yes, of course! I consider every live important, because there are always a lot of fans coming to see us. I want to show them my best performance. Oh, and look!"
Kotori walked a bit away from Yui and started to turn around to show the merits of her rainbow dress.
“Is that a new dress?”
“Yes! I made it especially for today. I don't want to lose to you Yui.”
“Me neither, let's do our best!"

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Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!) vs. Hasegawa Kobato (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai)

"Okay, who's next?"
I sighed. I'm tired.

My name is Nakamura Yuri—or Yurippe, for short. I’m just a normal beautiful teenage girl. Hohoho...
Aa- kidding. I am the leader of the SSS, a group in the afterlife. But that doesn't matter right now. Right now I'm in a competition called "International Saimoe League", which supposedly is a popularity contest. But my last three matches are: a "king" that can shoot out a planet-busting beam out of her sword, a “God”, and a loli tsundere with fire wings. Heuh...
According to my schedule, my next opponent is Hasegawa Kobato, a half-English, 12-years-old girl. She looks cute in this profile picture...

Before I knew it, the girl stood before me. Well, she does look cute.
"Are you Hasegawa Kobato?" I asked.
"Hah! Kobato is but an alias. My name is Reisis V. Felicity, a true ancestor of the children of the night." she answers. “
Phew…

"Thy tardiness has made me wait long, and I now thirst for blood~ kukuku~ Offer thy sacrifice immediately, lest catastrophe shall befall thee!"

"I'm sorry, but I don't have anything. Let us fight." I reply.
I grab my pistol and charge forward. I shall not fail!

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Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Shana and Nakano Azusa have met six times in the past five years and scored ties of 3-3. Amethyst has its own history in Shana and Azusa's meeting because two of the six matches happened in Amethyst 1 of 2013 and Amethyst 7 of 2012 with a tied score of 1-1. ISML history also noted some important matches that became the best achievement of these girls.

Shana, the Flame Haze, is the toughest contender and veteran since the foundation of ISML. A memorable match with Azusa in Elimination 3 2011 became the determiner for Shana to claim a ticket to Tiara, though it was crushed in the hand of the Electromaster.
Nakano Azusa, Azu-nyan, Azusa-chan. She felt the atmosphere of ISML for the first time in 2010 and since that year became one of most potential girls in ISML. Her winning over Shana in Amethyst 2011 ensured her place in Amethyst Necklace Match 2011, though she eventually admitted the power of Kuroneko.

From the results that can be seen, we can say they're equal. And for this round, Amethyst 4, it will be difficult to guess the winner. But one thing is for sure, it will be an exciting match.

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中野梓和夏娜在过去五年曾碰面六次，打成3-3平手。紫水对于两人之间的恩怨又有特别意义，因为六场里有两场都是在紫水阶段发生，分别是在2013年紫水1和2012年紫水7，依然是平手1-1。世萌历史也见证了一些重要赛事，记录了这两个女孩的一些最棒成就。
火雾战士夏娜，是自世萌之初最棘手的元老。2011年淘汰赛第三轮与中野梓的比赛，让夏娜获得了通往皇冠之路的重要门票，虽然最终败于电击公主之手。
中野梓、梓喵、梓酱。她在2010年初次见面，并成为了史上其中一位潜力爆发与补魔最厉害的女孩。在2011年紫水击败夏娜，确保了获得争夺项链的席位，然而最终得对黑猫俯首称臣。
从往绩来看，二人可谓不相伯仲。在这一轮，紫水4，同样难以预料胜负。然而可以肯定的是，这将是一场刺激的比赛。

Shana dan Nakano Azusa sudah bertemu sebanyak enam kali selama lima tahun terakhir dan mereka mencetak hasil seri 3-3 dari 6 pertemuan tersebut. Dan Amethyst punya sejarah sendiri dalam pertemuan Shana dan Nakano Azusa di ISML karena dua dari enam pertandingan mereka pernah terjadi di Amethyst, yaitu Amethyst 1 2013 dan Amethyst 7 2012 dengan hasil seimbang 1-1. Sejarah ISML juga sudah mencatat beberapa pertandingan penting yang menjadi pencapaian terbaik dari kedua gadis ini.

Shana, sang gadis Flame Haze, merupakan penantang dan veteran tertangguh selama ISML berdiri. Satu pertandingan penting dengan Azusa di Babak Eliminasi 3 2011 menjadi penentu bagi Shana meraih satu tiket ke Tiara meski akhirnya harus kandas di tangan Sang Electromaster.
Nakano Azusa, Azu-nyan, Azusa-chan. Pertama merasakan atmosfer ISML di tahun 2010 dan sejak itu menjadi salah satu gadis yang potensial di ISML. Kemenangannya atas Shana di Amethyst 7 2011, memastikan satu tempatnya di Babak Kalung Amethyst 2011 meski harus mengakui kekuatan Kuroneko.

Dari hasil yang terlihat, boleh dikatakan mereka seimbang. Dan untuk babak ini, Amethyst 4, akan menjadi sedikit lebih sulit untuk menebak siapa pemenangnya. Namun yang pasti, pertandingan ini akan sangat menarik.

Senjōgahara Hitagi (Monogatari Series) vs.
Shiina Mashiro (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)
战场原黑仪（物语系列） vs. 椎名真白）樱花庄的宠物女孩）

Mashiro walked down the abandoned school hallway, noticing the remains of what was once a glorious education facility. As she passed by the fragmented tables and the dusty windows, she was alerted by an item that appeared before her—a stapler. As she walked forward to pick it up, a knife was suddenly thrown towards her. She ducked for cover as she countered it with one of her kitchen knives. The perpetrator dodged forward and revealed herself to be Hitagi.

Hitagi: Are you Shiina Mashiro?
Mashiro: Yes...yes I am.
Hitagi: Good. It seems that my knife throwing wasn't all for naught. It would have been a bad situation if I happened to hit an innocent civilian instead.
Mashiro: So, your intention was to engage me?
Hitagi: Nope, it was to see how you would react to that kind of situation. And you gave the perfect example by reacting to my knife.
Mashiro: ?
Hitagi: Never mind that. Right now, our ISML match is ongoing, isn't it?
Mashiro: Yes, it is.
Hitagi: Then, I shall wish you the best in winning.
Mashiro: You, as well.

Both sides then walked past each other, and the match started...

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Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.
Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)
神田空太（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君）

Nozaki Umetarō's Interview
Sunday, July 12, 2015
ISML Male Dormitory, Nozaki Umetarō's Roomv09.00 GMT

Kanda Sorata knocks on the door
Kanda: Nozaki, are you there? It's me, Kanda Sorata!
Nozaki: Oh, Mr. Kanda. Sorry to call you so early. I need your help with something. Come in.
Kanda: Fine, excuse me. What kind of help can I offer you, Nozaki? You seemed really in trouble.
Nozaki: Right! I have trouble with a certain feeling, but I can't express it. So, I ask you to help me find out this feeling.
Kanda: Ha? O-Okay, I'll try.
Nozaki: Thank you; please enjoy the tea. Let me prepare breakfast for us.
Kanda: Alright. *slurp* Cough... Cough... What's this, why does the tea taste so salty? Nozaki, what kind of tea....
Seriously, Nozaki notes something on his paper
Kanda: Nozaki, what are you doing?
Nozaki: I noted down your response when realizing the tea wasn't good.
Kanda: Ha? Response?
Nozaki: I need to know the feeling of someone when he knows his beloved can't cook. I need this in my story.
Kanda: Just that?
Nozaki: Yes and thank you for your help, Mr. Kanda. I have gotten the picture now.
Kanda: NOZAKI!!!

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Yato (Noragami) vs. Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!)
夜斗（野良神） vs. 富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱）

One fine day, as Yūta walked on the streets on his way home from school, he chanced upon some graffiti on the wall, indicating a handyman ready to solve anyone's issues at a low price of 5 yen. Realising that the toilet back home was clogged, he immediately dialed the number on the wall and rushed back home. At his door was a man who looked like he was homeless. As Yūta tried to ask for his identity, the homeless-looking man exclaimed that he was the handyman, and held up a piece of paper with similar words to the graffiti on the wall. Yūta was skeptical at first, but soon felt it was no big deal and let him in. After 30 minutes or so, the man appeared from the bathroom and notified him that it was fixed. As Yūta tried to award him with the money mentioned, suddenly an ISML TV appeared, signifying that a match had begun between him and a man named Yato who looked exactly like the handyman. The handyman then summoned a sword and readied himself for the fight. Yūta, having no choice, also summoned his dark sword and it then begun...

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在晴朗的一天，富樫勇太正走回家，忽然碰上了路边的一些涂鸦，说某人只要收取五元的低价就可以帮忙解决任何问题。意识到家里的厕所刚好塞了，他立刻拨打写在墙上的电话并赶回家。在他家门等候他的，是一个看上去像是无家可归的汉子。正当勇太尝试问他是谁，那人便说自己是在墙上留下涂鸦的那人，并举起一张字迹相似的纸条。勇太起初有点迟疑，但细想反正不是什么大事，于是就让他进来。30分钟后，那人从厕所探头出来，表示已经修好。当勇太正准备付钱，突然一台世萌电视在眼前出现，并声言他跟一个名叫夜斗、看上去跟眼前那汉子一模一样的人的比赛已经开始。眼前那汉子手中突然出现一把剑，并准备战斗。没有选择的情况下，勇太也召唤出他的暗黑之剑，然后比赛开始...

Suatu hari yang indah, ketika Yuta pulang dari sekolah, dia melihat graffiti di dinding memberitahukan bahwa ada seseorang yang siap untuk menyelesaikan segala permasalahan hanya dengan 5 yen. Menyadari bahwa toilet di rumah sedang mampat, seketika dia menghubungi nomor yang terpampang di dinding dan segera menuju rumah. Di pintu rumahnya, nampak seorang pria yang terlihat seperti seorang tunawisma. Yuta berusaha menanyakan identitasnya, pria tunawisma menyatakan bahwa dialah sang tukang tersebut, dan memegang selembar kertas yang berisikan kata-kata yang sama layaknya graffiti di dinding tersebut. Yuta ragu pada awalnya, namun akhirnya berpikir bahwa tidak masalah dan segera mempersilahkannya masuk. Setelah 30 menit lebih, orang tersebut muncul dari kamar mandi dan menyatakan bahwa semuanya sudah beres. Ketika Yuta hendak memberikan balas jasa dengan uang sebagaimana dijanjikan, tiba-tiba muncullah TV ISML, menyatakan bahwa pertandingan telah dilangsungkan antara Yuta dan seorang pria bernama Yato yang nampak mirip seperti sang tukang. Sang tukang kemudian memanggil pedangnya dan bersiap untuk bertarung. Yuta tidak punya pilihan, maka ia juga memanggil pedang hitamnya dan akhirnya dimulai....

Aiz Wallenstein (DanMachi) vs. Asakura Ryōko (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
艾丝·华伦斯坦（在地下城寻求邂逅是否搞错了什么） vs. 朝仓凉子（凉宫春日的忧郁）

ISML Sidewalk Protection Center

Aiz: *walks, then looks at pothole* "Hey what are you doing here, inside a weird hole?"
Ryōko: *Jumps out of pothole angrily* "WHO PUT THIS POTHOLE HEEEERRRRE?!"
Aiz: "Pothole?"
Ryōko: "Yes! *points to the pothole* This is a serious safety hazard! I just fell in it! Like this! *walks in place* Do de do do do do do do... Wah! *trips into pothole* Even you *points at Aiz, Aiz grows surprised* could fall in it! Like this! *attempts to push Aiz in pothole* "
Aiz: "You should not push me like this."
Ryōko: "Oh, really? Since you are known as the 'Sword Princess', I know that every ISML contestant, new and old, is at risk! And furthermore, an unsightly blemish to our beautiful and precious, to-be-protected ISML landscape!"
Aiz: "I suggest that we should leave the pothole to someone who can fix it."
Ryōko: "Good idea!"

3 hours later...

Contractor: "Well, look at that! No more pothole!"
Aiz: "See? I told you that my suggestion works."
Ryōko: "I agree. *starts walking with Aiz* So, two plants and a zombie are walking in a juice bar..."

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Amethyst 5 — Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

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"Err...Nishikono...san?"
Kosaki had to muster all her courage to call her name, but the words didn't come out very loudly. Since the beginning of the competition, Onodera talked with most of the other girls, but they were usually the ones coming to talk to her. Kosaki was quite shy, but Maki was too; she spent a lot of time alone, playing the piano or reading, or staying with the members of her band, and Kosaki didn't want to disturb her. But finally, today, they had a good reason to talk. Maki turned around; she wasn't smiling, but she didn't seem angry either.
"Onodera-san, right? Do you have any business with me? By the way, my name is NishiKIno, not NishiKOno."
Kosaki turned totally red and moved her hands to hide her face. Maki realised she may have been a bit rude.
"But don't worry, you can call me Maki. It's easier."
The smile on Maki's face put Kosaki more at ease. She seemed so cool, but she was actually a very nice girl, right?
"I just wanted to wish you good luck for our match.”
“Thanks, you too!"

"She's so cool," thought Kosaki while her future opponent left while waving at her.

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"诶... 西子野... 桑？"
小野寺小咲需要用尽全身的勇气去喊出她的名字，然而声线依然不太响亮。从比赛开始至今，小咲跟大部分其他女孩都谈过话，但都是别人作主动。小咲很害羞，但西木野真姬也是如此；她通常都独自一人，弹琴阅读，或者跟偶像团队其他人一起，而小咲并不想打扰她。然而今天，她们终于有可以聊天的原因了。真姬转过头来，脸上没有笑容，但也不像在生气。
"小野寺桑，对不？你找我有什么事情么？对了，我的名字是西木野，不是西子野。"
小咲满脸通红，双手掩面。真姬意识到自己可能有点不礼貌。
"不过不用担心，你可以叫我真姬，这比较容易。"
真姬脸上的笑容，让小咲安心下来。她看上去很冷漠，但其实是个好女孩啊，对不？
"我只是想祝你在比赛里好运。"
"谢谢，你也是。"
小咲一边向这位未来对手挥手，一边想道：她真的很酷啊。

"Err... Nishikono... san?"
Kosaki harus mengumpulkan segala keberaniannya untuk hanya untuk memanggil namanya, namun kata-katanya masih tidak terdengar dengan jelas. Sejak awal kompetisi, Onodera sudah berbicara dengan hampir semua gadis-gadis peserta lainnya, namun biasanya merekalah yang datang untuk menyapanya terlebih dahulu. Kosaki memang pemalu, namun begitu juga Maki; Dia biasanya menghabiskan waktu sendiri, bermain piano atau membaca, atau sekadar berkumpul dengan anggota grup idol-nya, dan biasanya Kosaki tidak ingin mengganggunya. Namun akhirnya mereka punya alasan untuk saling menyapa. Maki menoleh; ia tidak tersenyum, namun ia juga tidak tampak marah.
"Onodera-san, kah? Ada urusan apa denganku? Ngomong-ngomong, namaku 'Nishi-KI-no', bukan 'Nishi-Ko-no'."
Wajah Kosaki tampak merah padam. Ia membuka kedua telapaknya dan menutup wajahnya. Maki sadar bahwa ia mungkin sedikit terlalu kasar.
"Tenang saja, kau dapat memanggilku 'Maki'. Lebih mudah seperti itu."
Senyum di wajah Maki menenangkan Kosaki. Ia tampaknya seorang gadis yang baik hati, ya kan?
"Aku hanya ingin mengucapkan selamat berjuang di pertandingan nanti."
"Terima kasih. Engkau juga!"

"Ia sangat keren!" pikir Kosaki sembari ia meninggalkan lawannya sambil melambaikan tangan.

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 朝田诗乃（刀剑神域）

“Zanen desu wa.” Your Bullet missed, said Kurumi to Shino. As the best shooter in GGO, Shino never wants to lose to Kurumi. Even though see is not as feminine as Kurumi, Shino has her own charming points. She is like an “idol” in GGO. Her actions always amaze us. Kurumi also doesn’t want to lose; she shoots her bullets at Shino, but unfortunately with a quick response Shino is able to escape from her shots. Kurumi, with her beautiful face and body, also tries to tempt us to choose her. Overall they never want to lose. So who is your best shooter?

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Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Kirisaki Chitoge (Nisekoi)

This is a match that needs to be highlighted this round, Shokuhō Misaki versus Kirisaki Chitoge.
Why them? These are the reasons.

You will find Shokuhō Misaki’s appearance in her anime only for less than five minutes, but she succeeded in proving herself and entering ISML 2014 at that time. Although that was a hard year for her, Misaki incised her name in ISML history as one of Ruby Medallion's bearers in Round 8 Ruby 2014. Finishing in 21st in Nova didn't prevent her from returning to the Regular Season in 2015.

The opponent waiting for Misaki is Kirisaki Chitoge. Not only in romance, but also in ISML, Chitoge must fight to face her rival who followed. Her first year in ISML seems quite promising; her brilliant performances in Preliminary Round 2015 always finished at the top of the scoreboard and made her an enemy that needed to be watched.

Will Chitoge get an easy win, or it is Misaki who will show us a surprise in this round? It's all yours, joining Misaki's clique or Team Onodera.

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Miyazono Kaori (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) vs. Konno Yūki (Sword Art Online)
宫园薰（四月是你的谎言） vs. 绀野木棉季(有纪)（刀剑神域）

‘Hope is a miracle.’
Kaori resolved that she would not leave behind any regrets. She would live her life the way she wanted to, blissfully ignoring the world around her. But what Kaori searched desperately for was a raison d’être: a reason to exist. Little did she know, she had already discovered it the moment she attended the rehearsal of a certain piano prodigy.

Among the many players of ALFheim online, Konno Yūki is famous as ‘Absolute Sword’—a street swordsman known for creating the 11-Hit Original Sword Skill. She smiles brightly and remains optimistic in trivial times. Along with the rest of her guild, Yūki strives to leave behind a legacy, so that she may be remembered.

The presence of Kaori and Yūki was a source of hope for others. Their stories touched the hearts of those around them. Despite realizing that the odds were against them, Yūki and Kaori fought valiantly. Even in times of darkness, they believe in hope.
In fact, Yūki and Kaori are, themselves, hope.

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Aihara Enju (Black Bullet) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)

Born a weapon. Wish to be a lover. These two short phrases may be what best describes these two characters. Both are born into dangerous worlds that treat them as tools even though they want to enjoy their lives as simple young girls. When you compare them, Yaya looks like a teenager, but she often acts selfish and immature like a much younger child, while Enju is and does look like a 10-year-old, even though she will probably claim there is no difference in size of a certain feminine feature of their body, and tries to act very mature in hopes of hiding her childish desires and fears. When fighting, Yaya uses magic and martial arts masterfully, delicately mixing graceful round movements and forceful straight movements, while Enju relies on the speed and power of her kicks to strike the enemy in most direct and quick manner as possible with child-like abandon. While Yaya would be content even when totally alone with her hero, Enju longs for the companionship of children her age and acceptance of society. Who do you want to reward in this battle for your heart?

Ayase Eli (Love Live!) vs. Yazawa Nico (Love Live!)
绚濑绘里（Love Live!） vs. 矢泽妮可（Love Live!）

Eli and Nico are two members of μ's, the school idol group of Otonokizaka High School, whose reputation throughout Tokyo and the entirety of Japan is quickly growing. While the first one is very mature and spent a full year as Student Council President, the other is much more childish and used to be the only member of the Idol Research Club. Although Nico never hid her passion for school idols and decided to join the group after she realised the first members were not simply messing around, Eli needed the help of her dearest friend to understand that she really wanted to be part of the group too.

Nico has a very strong idea of what a perfect school idol should be and tends to lie to convince her little sisters and brother how great she is. On the other, Eli is always natural and admired by her little sister; Nico might just be a bit jealous of her.

While the two girls have very strong personalities, who will be victorious? Will the charm of the Nico-nico smile pierce your hearts or will the Russian beauty win you over?

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绚濑绘里和矢泽妮可都是音木坂高校校园偶像团体μ's的成员，在东京甚至整个日本的知名度正在稳步上升。绘里非常成熟并且担任了一年学生会长，而妮可则比较孩子气并且曾经是偶像研究会的唯一成员。虽然妮可从来不曾掩饰她对校园偶像的喜爱，并且在发现创团者是抱着认真态度之后加入了团队，但绘里同样需要最好朋友的帮忙才能意识到自己其实内心也渴望成为团队的一员。
妮可对于什么是完美的校园偶像拥有强烈的信念，并且会向弟妹说谎以营造自己很棒的形象。另一边厢，绘里永远表现自然，而且很受她妹妹崇拜，或许妮可有一点嫉妒她呢。
两个女孩都有很鲜明的性格，谁会胜出这场比赛？会是妮可的欢笑触动你的心，还是俄罗斯美人把你俘获？

Eli dan Nico adalah dua orang anggota μ's, grup idola SMA Otonokizaka, yang reputasinya di seluruh Tokyo dan bahkan seluruh Jepang telah berkembang dengan cepat. Sementara yang satu sangat dewasa dan menghabiskan satu tahun penuh sebagai ketua OSIS, yang lainnya tampak lebih kekanak-kanakan dan pernah menjadi anggota satu-atunya dari Klub Pengamat Idola.
Meskipun Nico tidak pernah menyembunyikan hasratnya akan idola sekolah dan memutuskan untuk bergabung setelah menyadari bahwa menjadi anggota pertama itu bukan hanya sekedar candaan, Eli membutuhkan bantuan dari teman-teman tercintanya untuk dapat mengerti bahwa dia sebenarnya sangat ingin bergabung dengan grup juga.

Nico punya pemikiran yang kuat mengenai apa yang harus dilakukan oleh idola sekolah yang sempurna dan terbiasa berbohong untuk meyakinkan adik-adiknya tentang betapa hebatnya dirinya. Di lain pihak, Eli bersikap biasa dan dipuja oleh adik perempuannya; Nico bisa jadi sedikit iri dengannya.

Sementara kedua gadis ini punya kepribadian yang kuat, siapa yang akan menang? Akankah mantra Nico-Nico Smile akan menusuk hatimu ataukah kecantikan Rusia yang akan memenangkanmu?

Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru) vs. Itsuka Kotori (Date A Live)
结城美柑（出包王女） vs. 五河琴里（约会大作战）

Both Mikan and Kotori are our favourite imōto. Besides her cute face, Mikan also has a dependable personality. Since their parents work overseas and rarely come home, she takes care of house chores everyday and helps her dear brother. Cleaning, cooking, and even waking up her brother becomes her daily tasks. Even though sometimes she seems angry at Rito, she actually she really loves him. Kotori is the same; when she is in imōto mode, no one can resist her cuteness. She is really an adorable imōto for Shido. However, in Kotori’s case, Shido takes care of her and the house chores. Regardless, her charm never fails to make us melt. So who is the best imōto for you?

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结城美柑和五河琴里都是我们至爱的妹妹。除了拥有可爱的脸孔，美柑还非常可靠。因为父母长期在外工作而少有回家，美柑每天打理好家居并照顾哥哥，清洁烹饪甚至叫哥哥起床都是她的日常工作。虽然有时似乎对哥哥发怒，但其实内心深爱着他。琴里也是一样，进入妹妹模式的时候，没有人可以抵抗她可爱的魅力。对哥哥来说她是最可贵的妹妹，虽然在这个情况里打里家务的不是琴里而是哥哥，但也无阻琴里的魅力把所有人的心都溶化。她们倆，谁是对你来说最棒的妹妹？

Baik Mikan Maupun Kotori adalah imōto favorit kita. Disamping wajah imutnya, Mikan juga memiliki sifat yang dapat diandalkan. Sejak orang tua mereka bekerja di luar dan jarang pulang, dia mengurusi urusan rumah tangga dan membantu kakak kesayangannya. Bersih-bersih, memasak, bahkan membangunkan kakaknya memnjadi tugas rutin. Meskipun terkadang dia terlihat marah, pada Rito, tetapi sesungguhnya dia sangat sayang padanya. Kotori juga sama halnya, ketika ia dalam mode imōto tiada yang mampu menahan keiimutannya. Dia adalah adik yang dikagumi bagi Shido. Walaupun dalam hal Kotori, Shido yang mengurusi rumah tangga, tetapi pesona Kotori tak pernah gagal membuat kita meleleh.
Jadi siapa imōto terbaik bagi mu?

Sowohl Mikan als auch Kotori zählen zu unseren Lieblingsimōtos. Mikan hat nicht nur ein niedliches Gesicht, sondern auch eine verlässliche Persönlichkeit. Da ihre Eltern aufgrund ihrer Arbeit selten nach Hause kommen kümmert sie sich um die alltägliche Hausarbeit und hilft ihrem lieben Bruder. Das Putzen, das Kochen und sogar das Aufwecken ihres Bruders werden so zu Routineaufgaben. Auch wenn sie manchmal scheinbar wütend auf Rito ist, so liebt sie ihn doch in Wirklichkeit sehr. Bei Kotori ist es ähnlich: sobald sie im Imōtomodus ist, kann niemand ihrer Niedlichkeit widerstehen. Sie ist wirklich eine liebenswerte Imōto für Shidō. Wenngleich in Kotoris Fall Shidō für das Führen des Haushalts verantwortlich ist, wird Kotoris Imōtocharme uns stets zum Schmelzen bringen. Nun, wer ist für dich die beste Imōto?

Chitanda Eru (Hyōka) vs. Aisaka Taiga (Toradora!)

"I'm curious!" Chitanda's catchphrase that represents who she is and what her whole life has been about. The desire to learn about anything and everything that catches her eye. Her curiosity has never stopped her before and she doesn't intend on letting anything stop her, especially once she's set her eye on something. "You idiot." Taiga, despite her small stature and ferocity, has also never let anything get in her way. She's honest and brutal, yet terribly clumsy. The kindness buried beneath all that is something that she hasn't quite understood yet, yet she continues forward. Both contestants have the determination and mindset that allows them to overcome any obstacle that might stand in front of them—but which one of them will stop the other in her tracks today?

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Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)

*At the ISML Food Market*
Kyon: That Haruhi. It’s too hot to eat hotpot.
Sorata: Oh, please. At Sakurasō, we eat hotpot all the time.
Kyon: Yeah, but I doubt you have a crazy person along with it.
Sorata: Yeah, there’s more than one.
Kyon: *chuckles* Let’s face it. We’re just caretakers for these women. I have to make sure Haruhi does not cause any unnecessary trouble with anybody here. Call it “Haruhi Duty” or something silly.
Sorata: *pales a bit* R-right.
Kyon: Huh? Don’t tell me…
Sorata: In charge of “Mashiro Duty” 24/7.
Kyon: Darn. I’m sorry.
Sorata: Yeah, that’s what I thought at first. I wanted to leave all of it initially and go back to a normal life. Eventually, I found that I’m grateful for going through all of it. The adventures, the zaniness, the fun.
Kyon: Think I had that experience before too. Wouldn’t be as fun.
Sorata: We can savor the boredom when we grow up. After all, this won’t last forever.
Kyon: You’re right about that. Well it’s almost time to head out.
*Kyon and Sorata exchange groceries*
Sorata: Thank for the baumkuchen.
Kyon: Of course. Thanks for the tea.

Sora (No Game No Life) vs. Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)

*In Nozaki’s Apartment*
Nozaki: Welcome to my abode. I am Nozaki Umetarō. Thank you for volunteering to be a manga character for me.
Sora: No problem. This was the only way we could meet since we’re both busy with the matches and all.
Nozaki: So tell me about yourself for some detail.
Sora: Well, I graduated high school recently, I take care of my 11-year-old sister, and I can say I’m pretty good at video games.
Nozaki: I see. *writes down* A NEET siscon who plays video games all day.
Sora: O-Oi! I didn’t say that was me!
Nozaki: This is for the character. I usually genderbend my inspirations with alterations to fit my shōjo manga.
Sora: I-I see. W-won’t that make her a brocon?
Nozaki: I have a sibling myself, so I don’t see why anyone would want implied incest in a shōjo manga.
Sora: I said it’s not like that.
Nozaki: Well regardless, I won’t start anything until I can make a male character to correspond.
Sora: How about keep mine a male, but switch me and Shiro’s ages? It’s more innocent since it seems parental than incestuous.
Nozaki: T-that’s genius. Great idea! Thanks.

Mikoshiba Mikoto (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Kanie Seiya (Amagi Brilliant Park)

Koyomi's Diary
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
ISML Male Division Waiting Room
14.45 GMT

Fifteen minutes before the arena opened, all male contestants gathered in the waiting room to get briefed. Here I am, sitting in the corner calming myself before my own battle.
And then, this happened....

Someone stood in front of the mirror and said, “As usual, I'm cool!"
No one in the facility can do that but Kanie Seiya. He's outrageously popular, good looking with a cool appearance, and has a strong leadership aura. It's almost impossible for me to surpass him. But one thing that people hate the most from him is his narcissism.

And then someone approached Kanie and said, “Cool? You must be kidding. It’s me who will conquer all of the girls in the Arena, Kanie-kun!"
Ugh...Mikoshiba Mikoto, why must it be him? Is it fate? Mikoshiba also looks good like Kanie, but that’s not the most special thing about him. Mikorin can conquer the girls with the softness of his speech, something that Kanie doesn’t have.

Akh...this isn’t my match but why I am so excited? I just don't know. Or maybe, I’m charmed by them? I hope that won't happen.

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Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) vs. Heiwajima Shizuo (Durarara!!)
利威尔（进击的巨人） vs. 平和岛静雄（无头骑士异闻录）

The most peculiar thing happened to me today. As I was walking home from school, I heard a loud roar from the street behind me.
Turning, I saw this blonde man in a bartender suit, carrying a bent street sign. Of course, I couldn't believe my eyes. Who would have that much strength to carry something so heavy? He ran into me and knocked me to the floor. To my surprise, though, the man was kind enough to stop and ask if I was okay, before taking off once more.
As if that wasn't enough, a few moments later, a man with sharp eyes and also amusingly enough shorter than I was flew in with wires attached to a metal contraption around his waist. He held a set of dual swords, and stopped to look around before turning to me.
"Hey brat, have you seen a titan anywhere?"
Still in shock from all that was happening, I couldn't answer him, earning myself a scornful grunt from the uniformed man as he took off into the sky once more.
I figured later in the evening the chibi must have been hunting the strong man…but what do I know?

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今天在我身上发生了最奇怪的事情。正当我从学校走回家，一声巨响从我身后的街道传来。
转过身来，我看见这个穿着酒吧服务员制服的金发男人，手里拿着一个弯曲的街道牌。当然，我不能相信自己的眼睛。谁有可能拿得起这么重的东西？正在奔跑的他撞上了我，我跌倒在地上。出乎我意料之外，那个男人停了下来问我是否还好，接着才继续奔驰。
这还不止。一段时间之后一个目光锐利，而且惊奇地比我还要矮的男人飞奔而至，腰间缠着一堆连着电线的金属装置。他手里拿着双剑，停了下来四处张望，然后把目光停留在我身上。
"喂小鬼，有没有在哪里看见巨人？"
惊魂未定的我无法回答他，这个穿着制服的男人沉声嗤了一声之后，又再次向天上飞驰。
那晚，我终于想到了，那个矮子应该在追捕那个强壮的大汉。不过我又知道些什么呢？

Hal yang paling aneh terjadi padaku hari ini. Ketika aku berjalan pulang dari sekolah, aku mendengar raungan keras dari jalanan di belakangku. Berbalik, aku melihat pria pirang dengan penampilan bartender, membawa rambu jalan yang sudah penyok. Tentu saja, aku tidak percaya apa yang telah kulihat. Orang macam apa yang punya kekuatan sebesar itu untuk membawa sesuatu yang amat berat? Dia berlari menghampiriku dan aku terjatuh ke jalanan. Aku terkejut, ternyata pria tersebut ramah dengan berhenti untuk menanyakan apakah aku baik-baik saja, sebelum akhirnya pergi lagi.
Tidak cukup dengan itu, beberapa saat kemudian, seorang pria dengan mata tajam namun lebih pendek dari diriku, terbang dengan kawat baja yang terkait di pinggangnya. Dia memegang satu set pedang ganda, berhenti sebelum akhirnya menoleh ke arahku.
"Hai bocah, apa kamu melihat titan di sekitar sini?"
Masih dalam keadaan shok atas apa yang sedang terjadi, aku tidak bisa menjawabnya. Dengan memberiku geraman, si pria berseragam terbang kembali ke angkasa. Aku baru tahu kemudian bahwa si pendek pasti sedang memburu si pria kuat.. Namun apa yang kutahu?

Isla (Plastic Memories) vs. Mamiya Sakura (Kyōkai no Rinne)

The end of one’s existence, that is the question both of the girls are grappling with as they tend to those who need to acknowledge the fact that their time on Earth is soon over. With kindness they offer their solace hoping to ease the pain and suffering that accompanies such departure, hoping to turn all the memories involving them into fond thoughts that give everyone strength to move forward. While both are calm and sometimes seem detached, they have their own sense of humor and enjoy life in their own ways. Though they are similar, the main subject of their attention differs, as Isla attends to Giftia who are artificial human beings with strict time limits, and Sakura deals with spiritual beings of many kinds, needing to eventually enter the wheel of reincarnation. Compared to Isla, who is naïve, somewhat dense, and sometimes childish, Sakura is more mature, observant, though for inexplicable reasons she is totally clueless about her own relationships. “May you meet your beloved in the next life,” says Isla. Fear not the hope of your next life, suggests Sakura. Both girls deserve our gratitude for their warmth.

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Thanks to SpaceOpera.Dreamer, Kurogarasu, Toady, BugH, Just, Tokei Shikake Tenshi,
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Amethyst 6 — Thursday, July 16, 2015

Himeragi Yukina (Strike the Blood) vs. Konno Yūki (Sword Art Online)
姬柊雪菜（噬血狂袭） vs. 绀野木棉季(有纪)（刀剑神域）

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Here’s a match able to snatch our attention; for a while, set your eyes to the arena where the fight between Konno Yūki and Himeragi Yukina is taking place.

Himeragi Yukina, the Sword Shaman, always brings the Schneewalzer lance wherever she goes. Even when she couldn’t show her full strength in 2014 and ended in the 27th position, Yukina was still able to prove that she deserves to be in ISML by securing the 2014 Aquamarine Bracelet. This year, armed with her many experiences, she's back to ISML.

Konno Yūki, different from Yukina who masters the lance, tempered herself to become one of the best swordsmen ever. This year, Yūki comes to try a new world full of greater challenges and enemies than she has ever met before. Although she looked so impressive in the fall season matches last year, Yūki seems to need to adapt more to the atmosphere of this year’s Regular Season.

The girls who stand on the ISML Arena are always amazing girls, who come from every part of the world to give memorable matches. And for this arena, who will prevail? The Lancer, or The Swordsman?

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有一场比赛或许可以吸引我们的注意；把目光投向姬柊雪菜和绀野木棉季之间的战斗。
身为"剑巫"的姬柊雪菜，无时无刻都把"雪霞狼"带在身边。虽然她在2014并未能展现自己的全部实力而以第27名结束赛季，雪菜依然凭着赢得海蓝手镯证明了自己属于这个比赛。今年，牢记着2014年的经验，她又再次回到了世萌。
绀野木棉季同样是一个出色的剑士，虽然跟雪菜稍有一点不一样。今年有纪尝试挑战一个全新的国度，，迎接从未遇见的挑战和敌人。虽然去年秋季季番表演赛表现出色，但看来仍然需要时间适应常规赛的节奏。
站在世萌赛场上的都是出色的女孩，来自世界不同的地方，为我们带来精彩的比赛。在这个赛场，谁能得胜？剑巫还是绝剑？

Ada satu pertadingan yang bisa menarik perhatian kita semua; mari arahkan mata sejenak menuju Arena di mana pertarungan Konno Yūki dan Himeragi Yukina akan terjadi.

Himeragi Yukina, sang Sword Shaman, yang selalu membawa tombak Schneewalzer kemanapun dia pergi. Meski tidak menampilan kemampuan penuhnya selama 2014, dengan berakhir di posisi 27, Yukina tetap mampu membuktikan dirinya pantas berada di ISML dengan mengamankan Gelang Aquamarine 2014. Dan tahun ini, berbekal pengalaman-pengalamannya selama 2014, dia kembali ke ISML.

Konno Yūki, berbeda dengan Yukina yang ahli menggunakan tombak, Yūki menempa dirinya menjadi salah satu ahli pedang terbaik. Tahun ini Yūki datang untuk mencoba dunia baru yang penuh tantangan dan lawan-lawan yang lebih hebat dari yang pernah ditemuinya. Meski tampak sangat menggagumkan dalam Pertandingan Musim Gugur tahun lalu, Yūki sepertinya perlu lebih beradaptasi dengan suasana Musim Reguler tahun ini.

Gadis-gadis yang berdiri di arena ISML selalu menakjubkan, datang dari segala penjuru dunia untuk memberikan pertadingan-pertandingan tak terlupakan. Dan untuk arena ini siapakah yang akan berkuasa? Sang ahli tombak atau sang ahli pedang?

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs.
Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 筒隐月子（变态王子与不笑猫）

Emotion. What does that mean?

To most of us, emotions are like expressions and feelings. Without emotions, we render it useless when expressing. In today's match, we have two girls that are not only emotional in some aspects, but also emotional in personality. First is Kurumi, nicknamed "Nightmare". A spirit that is capable of killing to protect someone, she is a villain who knows what it takes to be a heroine in stature. And the other is Tsukiko, an seemingly emotionless girl with an impressive facade, which is called a stone dead face, due to a certain curse from a magical stone cat. For DAL fans, they know that Kurumi is half-ally, half-enemy, and all refined in quality, while Henneko fans know that Tsukiko is a true balance of freedom and strength without any weakness.

If you want to vote for either girl, well this is how you roll.

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Yūki Asuna (Sword Art Online) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
结城明日奈(亚丝娜)（刀剑神域） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

The curtains rise on this battlefield, where two highly skilled young girls stand. They wield with them swords of determination, and inner shields of love for the men who stand by them. This is to be a battle to the death.
Flames dance around Shana as she tightens her grip on Nietono no Shana, staring forward at her opponent. She tenses for a moment and looks down at the pendant she wears before a pair of blazing wings spread around her back. If she could take to the skies and attack from above, she would surely gain the upper hand. She doesn't care what it takes, as long as she has Yūji.
Hazel eyes on the other girl narrow as she holds up Lambient Light in defense. She grits her teeth as the enemy strikes down from above, taking the opportunity to counter attack, the skill of speed aiding her. Asuna knows if the battle drags on, she may never get to see her beloved Kirito again. That won't do—she'll have to end it here and now!
Thrusting her rapier forward, blade clashing against the katana, the sound of metals colliding continues on…until only one survives.

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随着这个战场的帷幕徐徐拉起，两个技巧高超的女孩相对站着。热烈燃烧的斗志是她们的剑，而心中所爱并守护着她们的男生是她们的盾。这将会是关乎生死的战斗。
火焰在夏娜的身边飞舞着，她手里紧握贽殿遮那，目光凌厉地盯紧对手。稍稍绷紧了一下神经，她看了一眼项上的垂饰，背上出现了一对耀眼的翅膀。如果她可以飞翔并从高空攻击，她必定能占得上风。她不管需要什么代价，只要有悠二在身边。
对面女孩的褐色眼睛一眯，举起手中的闪烁之光准备战斗。等待着别人的攻击，她咬紧牙关并寻找反击的机会，善用速度为她带来的优势。亚丝娜知道如果战斗拖延下去，她可能永远都不能再看见桐人。这不行的，她必须作个了断！
刀剑相击，金属碰撞的声音此起彼落... 战斗不会停止，直到只剩下一个人站着。

Tirai di medan pertempuranpun di buka, dimana 2 orang wanita muda yang sangat tangkas berdiri. Mereka memegang pedang tekad dan perisai cinta untuk laki-laki yang mendukung mereka.
Ini adalah pertempuran sampai mati.
Api menari-nari di sekitar Shana selagi ia mengencangkan genggamannya pada Nietono no Shana, menatap lurus kepada lawannya. Ia menegang untuk sejenak, melihat kearah kalung yang ia pakai sebelum sepasang sayap yang menyala terkembang di belakangnya. Jika ia dapat terbang ke angkasa dan menyerang dari atas, dia dapat dipastikan menang. Ia tidak perduli apapun selama ia memiliki Yuuji. Mata merah tua pada wanita lainpun menyipit selama ia memegang Cahaya Lambient dalam bertahan. Ia menggertakan giginya selama musuh menyerang ke bawah dari atas, mengambil kesempatan untuk menyerang balik, kemampuan bergerak cepatnya juga mendukungnya. Asuna tahu jika ia kalah, dia mungkin tidak dapat bertemu Kirito yang dicintainya lagi. Hal itu tidak dapat dibiarkan – dia harus mengakhirinya di sini, sekarang!
Dengan meluncurkan pedang tipis nan tajam ke depan, pedangnya berbenturan dengan katana, suara besi yang berbenturan terus berlanjut sampai hanya satu yang selamat.

Die Vorhänge erheben sich auf diesem Schlachtfeld, wo zwei hochqualifizierte junge Mädchen stehen. Sie schwingen mit Schwertern der Entschlossenheit und inneren Schilden der Liebe für den Mann, der ihnen beisteht. Es ist ein Kampf auf Leben und Tod.
Flammen tanzen um Shana herum während sie ihren Griff um Nietono no Shana verstärkt und dabei auf ihre Gegnerin starrt. Sie ist für einen Moment angespannt, schaut auf den Anhänger, den sie trägt, bevor ein Paar lodernder Flügeln aus ihrem Rücken wächst. Wenn sie es schafft in den Himmel zu steigen und von oben anzugreifen wird sie sicher die Oberhand gewinnen. Es ist ihr egal, welche Anstrengungen nötig sind, solange sie ihren Yūji hat.
Braune Augen sind auf das andere Mädchen fixiert, während sie das Lambent Light zur Verteidigung hält. Sie beißt ihre Zähne zusammen als die Gegnerin von oben angreift und nutzt dank ihrer Schnelligkeit die Gelegenheit zu einem Gegenangriff. Asuna weiß, sollte sich der Kampf in die Länge ziehen, wird sie ihren geliebten Kirito vielleicht nie wieder sehen. Das soll nicht geschehen. Sie muss den Kampf hier und jetzt beenden!
Sie stößt ihr Rapier nach vorn, Klinge prallt auf Katana, der Klang kollidierender Metalle ertönt weiter... bis am Ende nur eine übrig bleibt.

Hikigaya Hachiman (OreGairu) vs. Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
比企谷八幡（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

The battle of observation! Kyon and Hachiman are two young boys without any special interest in socializing. If they are not in the "going home" club, this is only because of the wills of strong girls that did not leave them any choice, a crazy brigade leader in the case of Kyon and a worried teacher for Hachiman. Kyon is not so far from your typical student, though, only a bit more cynical, but he definitely appreciates the company of the SOS Brigade and its beautiful girls. On the other hand, Hachiman is a loner, and proud to be one! He tries to ignore the society he lives in and basically hates everything and everyone, because he sees all relationships as means to an end.

Between these two individuals with a detached vision of society, will you choose the one that decided to blend in or the one trying to stay out of it?

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Amethyst 7 — Sunday, July 19, 2015

Aihara Enju (Black Bullet) vs. Tachibana Marika (Nisekoi)
蓝原延珠（漆黑的子弹） vs. 橘万里花（伪恋）

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One cannot describe persistence without mentioning these two girls. These two have been aiming at something, or rather someone's heart, for a rather long time and they shall not falter in the midst of hardship for love has brought them to where they are now. For Marika, it was he, the guy who accepted her for herself, despite her imperfections and treated her like any other girl. This trait of his had charmed Marika to him and from then on, she was dedicated to capturing his heart, using all of her tools in her hand to do so, even risking her own academic performance. Enju wanted to give back the gratitude she had towards her Initiator for saving her, both physically and mentally. So she does many things, in the form of small gestures, in hopes of making him happy, glad that she was around for him. She also fights to the best of her ability, in hopes that other girls just like her can have the same lucky fate she has, with a kind master and a warm home.

Seeing these two fight for their love, whom would you push towards victory?

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Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Yukinoshita Yukino (OreGairu)
小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 雪之下雪乃（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题）

This particular match-up arguably is the most important match in Nova this year. Yukinoshita Yukino, the intelligent, beautiful, but silent ojō-sama who has rolled over every single opponent in a staggering performance, versus Onodera Kosaki, a mere mediocre girl who almost stole Yukino's necklace last time. The two are the last remaining contestants to stay loss-less, and expect themselves to remain so.

At face-value, Yukino is your perfect girl: smart, beautiful, and rich. But this had made her a victim of bullying and put her out of 'normal' peer groups. The cold Yukino preferred to sit alone in the empty room of her club, reading. But one day, a boy with almost the same syndrome as her joined. That was the start of her own circle, where she finally found friends.
Kosaki is just a normal girl: likes cute and sweet things, has a best friend, and so on. And, just like any other girl, she has a crush. Though this has made Kosaki a much better person, one thing remains: shy Kosaki is too shy to tell the truth…

The result today may decide how ISML 2015 will unfold. Who will stay undefeated today? It's your job to choose.

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Shiro (No Game No Life) vs. Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)
白（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs. 佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君）

Again, ISML shows an unbelievable match that will be recorded in ISML history: a match between ISML Seasonal Diadem 2014 winners, Sakura Chiyo and Shiro.
From the beginning of 2015, both were predicted to enter the Regular Session easily and become two of the most feared girls in Nova Division. Yes, and they have proven it by showing their maximum potential in Preliminaries and recording good scores in the Regular Session until now.

Their first head-to-head was in Exhibition Round Day 9 2014, where Chiyo as the winner of the Summer Diadem and Shiro as the winner of the Spring Diadem met. They were equal, but Shiro had to admit Chiyo was a little bit stronger with a close winning, less than 100 votes.
They were in the same group in Seeding 1 Preliminary Round 4 2015, where Shiro and Chiyo ended in the middle of the group scoreboard, and then in the Aquamarine Necklace Round which ended with much disappointment.

Now or never, Chiyo and Shiro face each other in the same arena. Will Chiyo keep her domination over Shiro in their head-to-head, or will Shiro succeed in her revenge for last year’s Exhibition Round loss?

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再一次，世萌赛场上出现了将会记入史册的重要比赛：两位2014季番赛冠军的对垒，白 vs 佐仓千代。
从最初开始，她们便被预料可以轻松进入2015常规赛，并成为新星组其中两位最让人闻风丧胆的选手。对，她们在预选赛展现了自己的实力，在常规赛也一直获得优秀的成绩。
她们初次碰头是在2014年表演赛阶段第9天，白作为春番冠军、而千代则是夏番冠军。她们实力相等，但最终白必须承认千代稍胜一筹，以少于100票胜出。
她们在2015预选赛第4轮种子赛1再次见面，那时白和千代都名列小组中游；其后2015海蓝项链赛结果也是如此，让不少人因此而感到失望。
这次，白和千代再次在赛场遇上。会是千代保持单对单的优势，还是白报回去年的一败之仇？

Lagi-lagi ISML menampilkan sebuah pertandingan luar biasa yang akan dicatat dalam sejarah ISML; pertandingan antara pemenang mahkota musiman 2014, Sakura Chiyo melawan Shiro.
Awalnya, keduanya sudah diprediksi akan dengan mudah memasuki Babak Reguler tahun ini dan menjadi dua orang gadis yang patut ditakuti di Divisi Nova 2015. Ya, keduanya sudah membuktikan hal itu dengan menampilkan potensi maksimal mereka di babak Pre-eliminasi dan mencatatkan skor yang cukup baik di Babak Reguler sampai dengan saat ini.

Pertemuan satu lawan satu pertama mereka adalah di Babak Eksebisi Hari 9 2014, dimana Chiyo sebagai pemenang mahkota musim panas dan Shiro sebagai pemenang mahkota musim semi bertemu. Mereka seimbang, namun Shiro harus mengakui Chiyo sedikit lebih kuat darinya dengan kemenangan tipis kurang dari 100 dukungan. Mereka pernah satu kelompok dalam Seeding 1 Babak Pre-eliminasi Ronde 4, di mana saat itu Shiro dan Chiyo berakhir di papan tengah grup dan juga saat Babak Kalung Aquamarine 2015 namun berakhir dengan banyak kekecewaan.

Sekarang atau tidak sama sekali, Chiyo dan Shiro berhadapan satu sama lain di arena yang sama. Apakah Chiyo akan meneruskan dominasinya atas Shiro dalam rekor satu lawan satu, ataukah Shiro berhasil membalaskan kekalahannya di babak eksebisi tahun lalu?

Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Tina Sprout (Black Bullet)
赤瞳（斩·赤紅之瞳！） vs. 缇娜·斯普朗特（漆黑的子弹）

Once known as infamous assassins, fearsome for their extraordinary abilities to eliminate any target they were tasked to terminate, they now find themselves in a place where their talents are put to good use, instead of serving to their client's needs, ignorant of the impact the killing might have. Tina only knew to snipe, kill any target her master desired and she had no place to object for he was the one she respected then. But, given a chance to be forgiven and repent for her deeds, it was as if she was given a second life. Now, having served a new master instead of her old one, she regained the happiness she once had, being together with her family and friends. Akame was given a chance to destroy the hands that built her infamy of a dangerous assassin, joining a revolution to crumble the corrupt walls that the Empire has built. With new allies by her side, as well as a new inspiration to serve the revolution well, Akame has found her purpose in life—to rid herself of her past.

Having seen these two assassins reform from their past selves, whom would you support?

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Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai) vs. Terminus Est (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance)
夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤） vs. 提露密努斯·艾斯特（精灵使的剑舞）

In today's match, there is a saying: Finding a master is easy. Keeping a master, that's when things get tricky. But nonetheless, they keep on looking.

As for these two living weapons, being loyal to their master is as easy as pie, but blending in to be a human is difficult. Yaya is an automaton, but she has compassion and love towards Raishin and gets jealous of someone who is close to him. Est, on the other hand, is a spirit-type weapon in the form of a normal human girl who sleeps with her master while wearing nothing except knee socks. They know that being loyal while blending in isn't easy for these two, but both girls have done their best to earn the loyalty and love of their masters.

You may vote, but you should not be frightened of the journey ahead.

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Kirisaki Chitoge (Nisekoi) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
桐崎千棘 (伪恋) vs 西木野真姬 (Love Live!)

"N-not really."
Maki and Chitoge have the tendencies to hide their feelings and to act as if they don't care, even if they totally do. Chitoge is very honest with her friends though and tends to turn tsundere, especially for love-related matters. Even though she's very open to people, she does have a shy side that she's trying to hide, sometimes by being a bit violent. On the other hand, Maki is hardly honest with anyone, including herself. It is obvious that she has as much fun as the other members of µ's while on stage, but she wouldn't admit it, or only in a roundabout way.
You have only one key. Between these two beauties, which heart will you try to open?

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Saber (Fate Series) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
Saber（Fate系列） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Shana walks up the tranquil mountain path, with a letter in hand, indicating for her to come to the peak of this mountain after the sun sets to meet someone familiar. Wondering whom it could be, Shana speeds up her pace. After a few minutes, she reaches the top of the mountain, her supposed destination. As she catches her breath, she surveys her surroundings to search for the mysterious person who has invited her up here. She then sees a blonde woman standing by the metal railings, as if she is admiring the majestic view of the city from above. Suddenly, as if the blonde woman has noticed her presence, she turns around and reveals herself to be none other than Saber. Both sides need no words to be said, as Shana flares up, transforming into the Flame Haze with her sword by her side, Saber summoning her holy sword, her clothes transforming into a knight's. Then, the clash of metals can be heard as both sword smash into each other...

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Kōsaka Kirino (Ore no Imōto) vs. Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru)
高坂桐乃（我的妹妹哪有这么可爱！） vs. 结城美柑（出包王女）

“Baka aniki!” Kirino screamed at her brother. Even though Kirino always seems angry at him, she actually she loves her brother very much. Since childhood, she always adored her brother. But even though time has flown, her feeling have not changed. She still loves her brother. Yūki Mikan is also same; she really cares for her brother. She takes care of most of all the house chores as well as of her brother. Beside her dependable personality, Mikan is really a cute little sister for everyone. Not only to Rito, she also cares for everyone. So who is your favorite imōto?

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Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Emiya Shirō (Fate Series)
野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 卫宫士郎（Fate系列）

Nozaki Umetarō's Interview
Saturday, July 18, 2015
ISML Male Dormitory, Nozaki Umetarō's Room
19.00 GMT

*knock…knock...*
Emiya: Excuse me, Nozaki. It's me, Emiya.
Nozaki: Ah, welcome. I have been waiting for you.
Emiya: You said in your message that you wanted to hear about my dream?
Nozaki: Yes, I got a whisper from someone who said the dream of yours was amazing. I intend to turn it into a story.
Emiya: You're too much. Hmm…since I was little, I always wanted to be a hero of justice, a person able to vanquish all evils.
Nozaki: Ohh…what a great dream. Hmm…it'll be a turning point of my story if I make Suzuki have this kind of dream.
Emiya: Suzuki? Who is he?
Nozaki: Ah, he's a character in my work. I want to add a bit of heroic spice to his personality. Mamiko will love him more and more!
Emiya: Hee…who is this Mamiko? Are you a manga artist?
Nozaki: Yes, I am a manga artist, and to get fresh ideas, I called you here.
Emiya: Is it shōnen manga?
Nozaki: No, it's shōjo manga.
Emiya: Ah, never mind, that's not my business.
Nozaki: Alright, can we continue this?

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Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs. Maō Sadao (Hataraku Maō-sama!)
富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 真奥贞夫（打工吧！魔王大人）

Having glorious pasts that were the peaks of their lives, Yūta and Sadao now find themselves in more subdued lives, ones that are much simpler than what they used to live. Yūta, once known as the Dark Flame Master, master of the dark flames that will swallow all that dare to oppose him, is now just an ordinary high schooler. Having put his past behind him, he lives normally just like any high schooler would, and got rid of the chūnibyō symptoms he once had during his middle school days. While his past is still evident in his life, it plays the role of a connection, rather than to rule. Sadao, the Dark Lord of Ente Isla, is now just a burger-flipping worker at MgRonald's. While the life he lives in is unbecoming of the glory of the Dark Lord, he has no choice but to understand the humans in this world, incorporating the values and knowledge that modern humans have into his mindset in order to survive in this mysterious world. Knowing that two dark masters are now ordinary people, whom would you support?

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Hestia (DanMachi) vs. Farangis (Arslan Senki)
赫斯缇雅（在地下城寻求邂逅是否搞错了什么）vs. 法兰吉丝（亚尔斯兰战记）

It is interesting that these two dark haired, well-endowed holy beings are so diametrically opposites of each other. Hestia, despite being an elderly goddess, appears to be a very frivolous young girl, while Farangis, even though she is in her 20s, appears as a very composed mature woman. In martial prowess, few can match Farangis, who can calmly mow through a forest of men, while Hestia is quite challenged in most physical activities. Farangis is apathetic to most people who aren’t of help to her cause, while Hestia vests much emotion on many people near her. Despite these differences, both are very dedicated to the people they have given their loyalty to, both of whom are naïve, well-intentioned, silver haired adolescent males. Both also are dressed in ways that attract much attention, which is a bit surprising given that they both had to endure harsh living conditions brought about by their travels. When it comes to moe, Hestia may be likened to a warm motherly fire that can be playful, while Farangis is a cold fierce fire that enthralls onlookers. Let’s hope the voters will properly understand the depth and merits of these two flames before voting.

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Hikigaya Komachi (OreGairu) vs. Ichinomiya Eruna (Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku)
比企谷小町（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 一宫绘留奈（御神乐学园组曲）

Hi, my name is Kōsaka Honoka, reporting live on the outskirts of the ISML Arena. Right now, two girls are out here rallying people to support them in their various campaigns. They are none other than Komachi Hikigaya and Ichinomiya Eruna! Let's listen in on their talks.

Eruna: Hello everyone, Eruna here! Please support me, Ichinomiya Eruna, representative of the Afterschool Paradise Club filled with lots of beautiful boys and girls, by giving me your votes. By doing so, you enable the happiness of everyone in the club. Especially Seisa-senpai, oh Seisa-senpai...

While Eruna is gushing away about her perfect senpai, let us look at Komachi's campaign

Komachi: I am Hikigaya Komachi. Please do support me and my brother for the next match. While my brother at times can be a narcissist, an ignorant buffoon at social issues, and a huge coward, he is still my beloved onii-chan and I will be by his side all the way. Please do support us!

And there you have it, these two girls have made their statements here and now, so make your decision on whom you would like to use your vote to support their respective campaigns. This is Kōsaka Honoka, signing out!

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Thanks to RichardJoash, Toady, Reverend, BugH, Fuijiwara, itsukayuzuru, maglor,
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Amethyst 8 — Thursday, July 23, 2015

Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu) vs.
Aragaki Ayase (Ore no Imōto) vs.
Jibril (No Game No Life) vs.
Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!) vs.
Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs.
Illyasviel von Einzbern (Fate Series) vs.
Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi)

由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs.
新垣绫濑（我的妹妹哪有这么可爱！） vs.
吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs.
仲村由理（Angel Beats!） vs.
佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君） vs.
伊莉雅斯菲尔·冯·爱因兹贝伦（Fate系列） vs.
小野寺小咲（伪恋）

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The glistening necklace lies in wait for its next owner, hidden deep inside a mysterious forest, and wonders about her next master. She reminiscences of the masters she had and chuckles with the memories with those previous owners. Feeling bored, she looks through the seven competitors that are supposed to compete in order to claim her as their victory prize. As the Amethyst Necklace, she is able to look upon their strengths and weaknesses. She then looks at the information of the first girl, Jibril, who belongs to a group of angelic humanoids known as Flugels. She inspects her profile, finding out that while she is absurdly strong, the rules of her world have limited her powers to a bare minimum of what it once was. She then looks at the next girl on the list, Nakamura Yuri. Yuri apparently is a leader of a revolutionary gang, intending to defy the laws of the world to be able to escape from it. While her confidence and leadership qualities make her a commendable candidate, her commanding personality may come back to bite her. The gem takes a look at the next three girls and finds rather similar qualities between them in their conquest for love, one having feelings developing in the wrong time—the girl known as Yuigahama Yui. The next one unable to find the correct moment to express her love—that being Sakura Chiyo, and finally the girl who just cannot say three simple words, Onodera Kosaki. Each one of them possesses other positive qualities, but seem hopeless in the idea of love. She takes a glance at the last two contestants and to her delight is also rather amused. One is a model named Aragaki Ayase, who gets what she desires and will claim it through brute force if she has to. The other girl is known as Illyasivel von Einzbern, born with a magical body that possesses a will to claim victory. However, these two have their own weaknesses as well, in that one becomes soft when given her needs, and the other is in need of a companion by her side. “The line-up seems rather interesting; I shall then await the victor to add me to her ISML quest,” thought the necklace as it laid in a deep rest....

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深藏神秘密林之中的项链闪耀着光芒，等待自己的下一位主人。她回忆起自己过去的主人，想起共同分享的有趣回忆而莞尔，并想象着自己下任主人的模样。苦闷等待的同时，她探头看看接下来准备争夺自己的七位女孩。
第一位争夺者是吉普莉尔，属于名为天翼种的人型天使；她令人震惊地强大，虽然她所属世界的规矩给予了她很大的限制。下一位是仲村由理，是一个革命团体的领袖，为了逃离她的世界而发动对抗；自信和领导才能对她争夺项链有利，但喜欢指挥他人的性格也可能带来问题。接下来三名女孩都在寻求自己的恋爱，虽然各有优点，但在恋爱方面却似乎无可救药：由比滨结衣在错误的时间动了心；佐仓千代找不到适当的时候去表白；而小野寺小咲更是说出三个字的能力都没有。最后两名争夺者似乎比较有趣，然而同样有各自的问题：新垣绫濑是一个模特儿，为了得到希望获得的东西会不惜任何手段，但得到了之后就会软化；伊莉雅拥有魔法能力和争胜的决心，但总是需要依靠身边的人。
这个阵似乎挺有趣呢！项链回到了悠长的等待，等待下一位胜利者把自己带到世萌成就册里面...

Kalung yang berkilau berbaring menunggu untuk pemilik selanjutnya, tersembunyi jauh di dalam hutan misterius. Selama menunggu, mahluk di dalamnya berhayal seperti apa tuannya selanjutnya. Ia mengenang tuan sebelumnya dan tertawa oleh karena tuannya sebelumnya. Merasa bosan, ia melihat pada 7 kompetitor yang harus bertanding untuk memenangkannya sebagai hadiah pemenang. Sebagai kalung Kecubung, dia mampu melihat kelebihan dan kekurangan mereka. Ia kemudian melihat informasi perempuan pertama, Jibril. Termasuk kedalam golongan angelic humanoids yang disebut Flugels, ia menemukan walaupun ia sangat kuat tetapi peraturan dari negerinya membatasi kekuatannya, memakai kekuatan minimum untuk apa yang terjadi. Dia pun melihat perempuan yang kedua pada list nya, Nakamura Yuri. Yuri tampaknya adalah pemimpin kelompok revolusioner, bermaksud untuk menentang peraturan dunia untuk bisa keluar dari padanya. Disamping kepemimpinan dan kepercayaan dirinya menempatkan ia sebagai calon terpuji, sisi memerintahnya dapat menggigit balik dirinya. Sang Permata kemudian melihat pada 3 perempuan selanjutnya, dan menemukan kualifikasi yang sama diantara mereka dalam menaklukan cinta, yang satu memiliki perasaan yang berkembang disaat yang salah- perempuan yang dikenal sebagai Yuigahama Yui. Yang satu lagi tadak dapat menemukan saat yang tepat untuk mengungkapkan cinta – bernama Sakura Chiyo, dan akhirnya perempuan yang tidak dapat mengatakan 3 kata mudah, yang terakhir Onodera Kosaki. Setiap mereka memiliki sisi positif, tetapi tidak bisa apa-apa dalam hal cinta. Yang satu lagi menjadi model bernama Aragaki Ayase yang akan mendapatkan apa yang dia ingini dan akan menggunakan kekerasan untuk mencapainya jika diperlukan. Yang lainnya dikenal sebagai Illyasivel Von Einzbern lahir dengan tubuh sihir yang memiliki keinginan untuk memperoleh kemenangan. Akan tetapi Keduanya memiliki kelemahan juga, yang satu menjadi lembut ketika diberikan keinginannya, yang lain memerlukan pendamping disisinya. “semakin panjang dan menarik, Saya harus menunggu pemenang untuk menambahkan saya ke pencarian ISML mereka” pikir si kalung sambil berbaring dalam istirahatnya.

El collar brillante acecha a su próximo propietario, escondido en el interior de un bosque misterioso, como se encuentra en espera, se pregunta cómo será su próximo propietario. Ella recuerda los maestros que tuvo, y se ríe mientras recuerda a sus antiguos propietarios. Ve a través de los siete competidores que quieren reclamar su premio. El collar de amatista es capaz de mirar sus fortalezas y debilidades. Mirando a la primera chica, Jibril, ella pertenece a un grupo de humanoides angelicales conocidas como Flugels, inspecciona su perfil, descubriendo que aunque ella es absurdamente fuerte, las reglas de su mundo han limitado sus poderes al mínimo de lo que una vez fue. Luego mira a la próxima chica en la lista, Nakamura Yuri. Yuri aparentemente es una líder de una banda revolucionaria, con la intención de desafiar las leyes del mundo para poder escapar de él. Mientras que sus cualidades de liderazgo y confianza la pusieron como un candidato digno de elogio, su personalidad dominante puede volverse contra ella. La gema ha visto a otras tres chicas y encuentra cualidades bastante similares entre ellas en su conquista por amor, una tiene sentimientos en desarrollo pero en un mal tiempo, la chica que se conoce como Yuigahama Yui. la siguiente, Sakura Chiyo, es incapaz de encontrar el momento correcto para expresar su amor, y finalmente, la chica que no encuentra la forma de decir tres palabras simples hacia esa persona, Onodera Kosaki, estas tres poseen otras cualidades positivas, pero no tienen esperanzas en el amor. Ella toma una mirada a las dos últimos concursantes y para su deleite también son bastante divertidas. Una de ellas es una modelo llamado Aragaki Ayase, que tratará de conseguir lo que ella desea y reclamarlo a través de la fuerza bruta si en necesario. La otra, una chica conocida como Illyasivel Von Einzbern, quien nació con un cuerpo mágico que posee la voluntad de cantar victoria. Sin embargo, estas dos tienen su propia debilidad, una baja la guardia cuando se le da lo que quiere, y la otra necesita de un compañero a su lado. '' La alineación parece bastante interesante, voy a esperar el veredicto final '' pensó el collar, y se puso en un profundo descanso ....

Le collier scintillant attend une nouvelle personne qui pourra le porter, caché au plus profond d'une forêt mystérieuse. L'entité l'habitant se perd alors à penser à qui pourrait bien être son prochain maître. Elle se souvient de ses anciens maîtres et des moments qu'ils ont pu passer ensemble. Comme elle s'ennuie, elle se met alors à étudier les sept prétendantes prêtes à recevoir le collier en symbole leur victoire. Son pouvoir de Collier d'Améthyste lui permet de voir les forces et faiblesses de chacune. Tout d'abord, Jibril. Membre d'un groupe d'anges à l'apparence humanoïde connu sous le nom de Flügels, sa force est incommensurable, mais les règles de son monde ne lui permettent d'utiliser qu'une infime portion de ce pouvoir. Elle s'intéresse alors à la prochaine fille sur la liste, Nakamura Yuri. Yuri semble être le leader d'un groupe révolutionnaire, bien décider à défier les lois du monde où elle vit dans le but d'en sortir. Bien que sa confiance en elle et ses qualités de leader en fassent une bonne candidate, son côté autoritaire pourrait la désavantager. La gemme regarde alors les trois filles suivantes, toutes perdues dans leur conquête de l'amour. L'une a développé ses sentiments au mauvais moment - Yuigahama Yui; l'autre est incapable de trouver le bon timing pour confesser son amour - Sakura Chiyo; et finalement la dernière est incapable de dire trois mots si simples et pourtant si complexes - Onodera Kosaki. Chacune possède d'autres qualités, mais n'est pas très douée en romance ! Elle jette alors un regard aux deux dernières participantes : l'une est un modèle nommée Aragaki Ayase, qui obtient toujours ce qu'elle veut, même si elle doit utiliser la force. La dernière, Illyasviel von Einzbern, est née avec un corps magique et la motivation de toujours sortir victorieuse. Toutefois, elles ont aussi leur faiblesse, la première devenant très docile une fois ses souhaits exaucés, l'autre ayant toujours besoin d'un compagnon à ses côtés. "La sélection semble plutôt intéressante; je me demande qui sera le vainqueur qui pourra m'ajouter comme trophée à sa quête" se demanda le collier avant de plonger dans un profond sommeil.

Sora (No Game No Life) vs.
Otonashi Yuzuru (Angel Beats!) vs.
Sakamaki Izayoi (Mondaiji) vs.
Kamijō Tōma (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs.
Archer (Fate Series) vs.
Accelerator (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs.
Sakata Gintoki (Gintama)

空（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs.
音无结弦（Angel Beats!） vs.
逆回十六夜（问题儿童都来自异世界？） vs.
上条当麻（魔法禁书目录） vs.
Archer（Fate系列） vs.
一方通行（魔法禁书目录） vs.
坂田银时（银魂）

Hidden within the dark side of the moon lies the Amethyst Pendant, an artifact seven contenders are willing to go the distance for. During moments of doubt, Sora realizes that he is not alone and that this game is still continuing until he can find a sure-fire path to victory. Otonashi Yuzuru will not waste any time helping those in need if it means making them feel fulfilled in the long run. It doesn't matter how strong or smart his opponents are; Sakamaki Izayoi will find a way to move one step ahead of the competition. As long as he continues to believe in his ideals, Kamijō Tōma will never back down from any challenge. Archer may act arrogant, but if it will help him take the next step towards his goal, he will take the risk. Accelerator may come off as someone one should not associate with, but in due time, one can see the kindness and compassion in his heart. If there is anyone who would harm his friends in a certain way, Sakata Gintoki will make sure that the perpetrators get what they deserve. In a battle where understanding one's weakness is just as important as overcoming all odds, which one of these contestants has it in him to accept that he has his faults, but is willing to grow because of it?

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在月亮幽暗的另一方，是紫水晶垂饰，等待着七个参加者的争夺。
在出现犹疑的时候，空发现自己并不孤单，并且游戏会一直继续直到找到必胜的道路。音无结弦会不加思索去帮助任何有需要的人，如果这代表他们长远而言会感到满足。无论对手有多强大多机智，逆回十六夜总会比对手更快一步。只要他继续坚信自己的理想，上条当麻绝不会在任何挑战之前后退。Archer有时会表现得比较自大，但如果可以向自己的目标迈进一步他愿意冒险。骤眼看去任何人都不想跟一方通行牵扯上什么关系，但随着时间必定会看见他内心的温柔和同情心。如果任何人胆敢伤害自己的朋友，坂田银时会确保他们得到应得的报应。
在这场比赛里，理解自己的弱点，跟跨越所有外在难关同样重要。哪一位参赛者能够接受和面对自己的错误，并借此成长？

Tersembunyi di dalam bayang-bayang sisi gelap bulan, adalah Amethyst Pendant, sebuah artefak berharga yang dicari-cari oleh 7 kontestan yang akan melakukan apa saja untuk mendapatkannya. Sora tahu ia tidak sendiri dan permainan ini masih berlanjut hingga ia menemukan langkah yang tepat yang akan membawakannya kemenangan. Otonashi Yuzuru tidak akan ragu menolong siapapun yang membutuhkan demi membuat kehidupan mereka "merasa terpenuhi" pada akhirnya. Seberapapun kuatnya atau pintarnya musuh-musuhnya, pada akhirnya itu semua tidak berarti; Sakamaki Izayoi akan menemukan cara untuk melangkah ke depan di kompetisi ini. Selama ia tetap percaya pada idealisme-nya, Kamijō Tōma tidak akan pernah mundur dari setiap tantangan. Archer mungkin bergaya arogan, namun bila itu akan membantunya membantunya menyelesaikan misi-nya, ia tidak segan menghadapi setiap resiko. Accelerator mungkin terlihat sebagai seseorang yang harus dijauhi, namun, seiring waktu, seseorang akan dapat melihat kebaikannya dan ketulusan hatinya. Bila ada seseorang yang berencana menyakiti teman-temannya, Sakata Gintoki akan memastikan bahwa para pelakunya akan mendapat hukuman yang sesuai. Di sebuah pertempuran, mengetahui kelemahan sendiri adalah sama pentingnya dengan mengatasi segala rintangan. Siapakah di antara mereka yang dapat menerima kesalahan mereka sendiri dan tumbuh darinya?

Oculto en el lado oscuro de la luna se encuentra el Colgante de Amatista, un artefacto por el que siete contendientes están dispuestos a llegar hasta el final. Durante los momentos de duda, Sora se da cuenta que no está solo y que este juego aún continúa hasta que pueda encontrar un camino infalible hacia la victoria. Otonashi Yuzuru no perderá el tiempo y ayudará a los necesitados si eso significa que se sientan complacidos en el largo plazo. No importa qué tan fuerte o inteligente sean sus oponente; Sakamaki Izayoi encontrará una manera de dar un paso adelante en la competencia. Mientras él sigue creyendo en sus ideales, Kamijō Tōma nunca se retractara de cualquier desafío. Archer puede actuar arrogante, pero si va a ayudarle a dar el siguiente paso hacia su meta, él tomará el riesgo. Accelerator puede ser como alguien con el que no se debe asociar, pero a su debido tiempo, se puede ver la bondad y la compasión en su corazón. Si hay alguien que perjudica a sus amigos de una manera determinada, Sakata Gintoki se asegurará de que los autores obtienen lo que merecen. En una batalla donde comprender su propia debilidad es tan importante como la superación de todos los pronósticos, quien de estos concursantes lo tiene en ellos y aceptara que él tiene sus defectos, pero está dispuesto a crecer a causa de ellos?

Du côté sombre de la Lune se cache le Pendentif d'Améthyste, un artefact que sept prétendants vont tenter de récupérer. Durant les moments de doute, Sora se souvient qu'il n'est pas seul et que le jeu ne s'arrête pas tant qu'il n'a pas trouvé un chemin tout tracé jusqu'à la victoire. Otonashi Yuzuru se dépêchera d'aider les personnes dans le besoin si cela peut leur permettre de s'épanouir sur le long terme. Peu importe la force et l'intelligence de ses adversaires; Sakamaki Izayoi trouvera un moyen de prendre l'avantage dans cette compétition. Tant qu'il continue de croire en ses idéaux, Kamijō Tōma ne laissera jamais tomber face à un défi. Bien qu'Archer agisse parfois de façon arrogante, il prendra tous les risques si ceci lui permet d'approcher son but. Accelerator semble être au premier lieu une personne à qui on ne veut pas avoir affaire, mais quand il le faut, il sait montrer générosité et compassion. Si quelqu'un s'attaque à ses amis, peu importe la manière, Sakata Gintoki s'assurera que celui-ci reçoive sa juste punition. Dans une bataille où comprendre sa propre faiblesse est aussi important que de batailler contre le sort, lequel de ces participants saura accepter ses erreurs et parviendra à en sortir grandi ?

Takasu Ryūji (Toradora!) & Kitamura Yūsaku (Toradora!) vs.
Okazaki Tomoya (CLANNAD) & Sunohara Yōhei (CLANNAD)

高须龙儿（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） & 北村祐作（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） vs.
冈崎朋也（CLANNAD） & 春原阳平（CLANNAD）

"Once upon a time, there were two best friends..."
Many times since childhood we heard this story, in the tale that Mother told before we went to sleep. The story of friendship will always be the best inspiration for the life journey of every person, a tale that ticks away time.

-A best friend looks deep inside, not at the outer appearance-
Who would have thought that Takasu Ryūji had a good friend in school? Excluded because of his face, especially his thug-like, sharp eyes, Ryūji scared most school students. Because of this, he had a hard time finding friends. At this point, Kitamura Yūsaku came, a kind-hearted boy. He approached Ryūji and ignored what other people said about him. It didn’t take long for them to become best friends and to need each other in hobbies, school life, or even in love.

-A best friend sometimes appears at unexpected times-
Ruffians, this is how every student thought about this partnership. Because of the problems in Okazaki Tomoya’s life, he found enjoyment in every battle he had, which faded away the stress in his head. Being lectured by teachers was his daily meal, but one day was enough to change everything; Sunohara Yōhei appeared in his life as the same problematic student. From that first encounter, both of them became closer; every laugh, cry, problem, joke, everything was always shared together.

It's easier to find a thousand enemies than to get a true friend. A true friend is a gift, just like the two stories above; they know our hearts and minds deeper than any other friends, and they come to us at unexpected times of our life. And now rise from your seat; tell the world their beautiful stories!

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"曾经，有两个最好的朋友..."
我们从小已经多次听过这个故事，妈妈在我们睡前给我们讲的床边故事。友情的故事对于人生旅途，总是最佳的启发；一个经得起时间考验的故事。
-朋友看的是内在，而非外在-
谁会想到高须龙儿在学校会有好朋友？因为外表和看上去像怪物的双眼，龙儿被全校学生畏惧着。就在这时候，北村祐作这个善良的男生走了过来，无视其他人对他的评价。他们很快就成为了好朋友，互相支持着对方，无论是兴趣学校还是爱情。
-好朋友总是在意想不到的时候出现-
不可靠的坏蛋，是这对朋友在所有同学心里的印象。冈崎朋也因为人生里的问题，发现自己因为压力而老是卷入争斗之中。被老师教训是家常便饭，但谁能在一天之内有什么大转变呢？春原阳平也是接近的状况。第一次相遇，他们便开始靠近；每次欢笑悲哭，都是跟对方共享。
俗语有云，知己难求。一个真正的朋友是天赋的礼物，正如上面的两个故事；他们比任何朋友都更了解我们的想法，并且在最意想不到的时候出现。现在就站起来，向世界宣告他们美好的故事吧！

"Pada suatu hari, hiduplah dua orang sahabat..."
Sudah cukup sering kita dengar cerita seperti itu di waktu kita kecil, dalam dongeng yang ibu ceritakan sebelum kita tidur. Cerita persahabatan memang akan selalu menjadi inspirasi terbaik dalam perjalanan hidup setiap orang; sebuah kisah yang menggerakkan waktu.

-Seorang sahabat melihat jauh ke dalam, bukan hanya penampilan luar-
Siapa sangka Takasu Ryūji bisa punya teman baik di sekolah. Terpinggir karena wajahnya, terutama matanya yang tajam bagaikan preman, Ryūji ditakuti oleh teman-temannya satu sekolah. Karena ini dia mengalami hari-hari yang sulit dalam mencari teman. Dan disinilah hadir Kitamura Yūsaku, seorang anak laki-laki yang sangat ramah, mendekati Ryūji dan menghiraukan apa yang orang katakan tentangnya. Tak butuh waktu lama hingga mereka menjadi kawan karib dan tak butuh waktu lama juga sampai mereka saling membutuhkan satu sama lain, dalam hobi, kehidupan sekolah, maupun cinta.

-Seorang sahabat terkadang muncul di saat yang tidak terduga-
Berandalan, adalah pandangan setiap siswa terhadap dua sahabat ini. Okazaki Tomoya yang karena permasalahan hidup, menemukan dirinya sangat menikmati setiap pertarungannya demi mengusir segala stress di kepalanya. Teguran guru sudah menjadi makanan sehari-harinya, namun satu hari cukup untuk mengubah segalanya; Sunohara Yōhei muncul dihadapannya sebagai sesama murid yang dalam masalah. Dari awal pertemuan itu, keduanya mulai menjadi akrab; tiap tawa, tangis, masalah, candaan, segalanya selalu dibagi bersama-sama.

Lebih mudah mencari seribu musuh daripada mendapatkan seorang teman sejati. Teman sejati itu anugerah, layaknya kedua cerita di atas: mereka adalah orang yang tahu isi hati dan pikiran kita lebih dalam dari teman-teman yang lain, dan mereka hadir di waktu tak terduga dalam kehidupan kita. Sekarang bangkitlah dari kursi kalian dan ceritakanlah kisah mereka pada dunia!

Hakurei Reimu (Tōhō Project) & Kirisame Marisa (Tōhō Project) vs.
Hiiragi Kagami (Lucky ☆ Star) & Izumi Konata (Lucky ☆ Star)

A showdown between two game heroines and their fans!
In the school of Lucky ☆ Star, every topic can be interesting, and it's not so strange to find four girls discussing how to eat a chocolate cornet during the full break. Among them, the blue-haired Konata is the lazy and eccentric leader, always ready to have fun, while her friend Kagami plays the role of the tsukkomi to answer Konata's jokes and is also a full-fledged tsundere. After school, the first generally connects to her favorite MMORPG, while the second reads a manga or plays a game. It would not be crazy to think that Kagami plays most Tōhō games and that Konata knows the name of all Tōhō characters…
But maybe Gensokyō, the world where all these characters live, really exists, on the other side of the boundary. The barrier between the two worlds is protected by Reimu, an optimistic shrine maiden, always ready to fight the creatures wreaking havoc on the country. In the Forest of Magic lives her rival and friend, Marisa, an ordinary human magician, both a liar and a thief, but always ready to help when the world needs to be saved. Her special attack, the famous Master Spark, reduces most monsters to pieces.
In 2009, Gensokyō managed to participate in the ISML Tournament; however, they were quickly sent back to their world. At this time, Reimu and Marisa couldn't even scratch the Lucky ☆ Star girls. After Konata's last participation in 2013, the strength of her faction was also unknown. Six years later, they meet each other again. Who will claim the victory between these two pairs of friends? The heroines, or the players?

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Pertunujukan diantara 2 karakter dan penggemarnya!
Di sekolah Lucky Star, setiap topik bisa menjadi menyenangkan dan bukanlah hal yang aneh untuk menemukan 4 perempuan mendiskusikan bagaimana cara memakan coklat kornet sepanjang istirahat. Diantara mereka, Si rambut biru Konata adalah pemalas dan pemimpin yang eksentrik, selalau siap bergembira selagi temannya Kagami berperan sebagai tsukkomi untuk menjawab lelucon Konata dan selulu penuh dengan Tsundere. Setelah sekolah, yang pertama pada umumnya selalu terhubung dengan MMORPG kesukaannya, dan yang kedua mungkin membaca manga atau bermain game. Bukanlah hal yang gila untuk berpikir jika Kagami memainkan hampir seluruh game Tōhō dan Konata tahu semua nama karakternya.
Akan tetapi Gensokyō, dunia dimana semua karakter ini hidup nyata, disisi lain horizon. Penghalang diantara kedua dunia ini dilindungi oleh Reimu, penjaga kuil yang siap untuk bertempur dengan mahluk yang mendatangkan petaka di negeri. Di hutan sihir hidup rival dan temannya, Marisa seorang penyihir, manusia biasa, keduanya penipu dan perampok, tetapi selalu siap membantu ketika dunia membutuhkan untuk di tolong. Serangan spesialnya yang terkenal Master Spark menghancurkan banyak musuh menjadi potongan kecil.
Di tahun 2009, Gensokyō berencana untuk berpartisipasi dalam turnamen ISML , tetapi mereka langsung di kirim kembali kedunianya. Pada masa ini, Reimu dan Marisa bahkan tidak bisa menggores perempuan dari lucky star. Setelah partisipas Konata yang terakhir di tahun 2013,kekuatan kubu Lucky star juga tidak diketahui. 6 tahun berikutnya mereka bertemu kembali. Siapa yang akan meraih kemenangan diantara ke dua pasangan teman ini? Karakter atau pemainnya ?

Un combat entre deux héroïnes de jeu et leurs fans !
Dans l'école de Lucky Star, n'importe quel sujet peut être intéressant et il n'est donc pas si étrange de trouver quatre filles en train de discuter sur la façon correcte de manger un cornet au chocolat, et ce durant toute la pause. Parmi elle, Konata, la fille aux cheveux bleus, est le leader fainéant et excentrique, toujours partante pour s'amuser. Quant à son amie Kagami, elle joue à la fois le rôle de tsukkomi pour répondre aux blagues de Konata, mais est aussi une tsundere de première catégorie. Après l'école, la première se connecte généralement à son MMORPG préféré, alors que l'autre lira un manga ou jouera à un jeu. Il n'est d'ailleurs pas impossible que Kagami ait joué à la plupart des jeux Tōhō et que Konata connaisse le nom de tous les personnages y apparaissant...
Mais peut-être que Gensokyō, le monde où tous ces personnages vivent existe réellement, de l'autre côté de la frontière. La barrière entre les deux mondes est protégée par Reimu, une miko de nature optimiste, toujours prête à donner une bonne leçon aux monstres semant la pagaille dans la région. Dans la Forêt de la Magie vit sa rivale, mais néanmoins amie Marisa, une magicienne humaine ordinaire, à la fois menteuse et voleuse, mais toujours prête à donner un coup de main quand le monde doit être sauvé. Son attaque spéciale, le Master Spark, réduit la plupart des monstres à néant.
En 2009, Gensokyō était parvenu à participer au tournoi d'ISML; cependant, les participantes furent bien vite renvoyées dans leur monde. A cette époque, Reimu et Marisa n'ont même pas pu égratigner les écolières. Après la dernière participation de Konata en 2013, la puissance de la faction Lucky Star est également inconnue. Six ans plus tard, elles se retrouvent face à face. Qui gagnera entre ces deux paires d'amies ? Les héroïnes ou les joueuses ?

Ein Showdown zwischen zwei Spielheldinnen und ihren Fans!
In der Schule von Lucky Star kann jedes Thema interessant sein und es ist nicht allzu seltsam vier Mädchen zu finden, die eine ganze Pause darüber diskutieren wie man ein Schokoladenhörnchen zu essen hat. Unter ihnen ist die blauhaarige Konata, die faule und exzentrische Anführerin, stets zu jedem Spaß bereit, und ihre Freundin Kagami, die die Rolle des Tsukkomi bei Konatas Streichen spielt und außerdem eine vollwertige Tsundere ist. Nach der Schule wird die Erste sich in der Regel mit ihrem Lieblings-MMORPG verbinden, während die Andere gerne einen Mange liest oder ein Spiel spielt. Es ist nicht verrückt anzunehmen, dass Kagami alle Tōhō Spiele gespielt hat und dass Konata die Namen aller Tōhō Charaktere kennt...
Aber möglicherweise existiert Gensokyō, die Welt in der alle diese Charaktere leben, tatsächlich auf der anderen Seite der Grenze. Die Barriere zwischen beiden Welten wird bewacht von Reimu, einem optimistischen Schreinmädchen, welches stets bereit ist Kreaturen zu bekämpfen, die das Land verheeren. Im Wald der Magie lebt ihre Rivalin und Freundin Marisa, eine gewöhnliche menschliche Magierin, sowohl eine Lügnerin als auch eine Diebin, aber immer bereit zu helfen, wenn die Welt gerettet werden muss. Ihr Spezialangriff, der berühmte Master Spark, lässt von den meisten Monstern nur Stücke übrig.
Im Jahr 2009 konnte Gensokyō am ISML Turnier teilnehmen; doch es wurde rasch wieder in seine Welt zurückgeschickt. Damals konnten Reimu und Marisa den Lucky Star Mädchen nicht einmal kleine Kratzer zufügen. Nach Konatas letztem Auftritt im Jahr 2013 ist die Stärke der Lucky Star Gruppe allerdings unbekannt. Sechs Jahre später treffen sie sich wieder. Welches Freundespaar kann den Sieg erringen? Die Heldinnen oder die Spieler?

Thanks to BugH, Toady, Fuijiwara, itsukayuzuru, Reverend, Momento10, houreki, Just, and Shmion84 for contributing today's match previews and translations.

Featured Matches - ISML 2015 Amethyst Period

Amethyst 1 — Sunday, July 5, 2015

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Jibril (No Game No Life) vs. Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index)吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs. 食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录）

Shiina Mashiro (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.Hasegawa Kobato (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai)椎名真白（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 羽濑川小鸠（我的朋友很少）

Saber (Fate Series) vs. Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)Saber（Fate系列） vs. 仲村由理（Angel Beats!）

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Charlotte Dunois (IS <Infinite Stratos>)中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 夏洛特·迪诺亚（IS <Infinite Stratos>）

Akasaka Ryūnosuke (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)赤坂龙之介（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs. Satomi Rentarō (Black Bullet)富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 里见莲太郎（漆黑的子弹）

Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs.Mikoshiba Mikoto (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 御子柴实琴（月刊少女野崎君）

Araragi Koyomi (Monogatari Series) vs. Emiya Shirō (Fate Series)阿良良木历（物语系列） vs. 卫宫士郎（Fate系列）

Onodera Haru (Nisekoi) vs. Narugino Mikatan (Punch Line)小野寺春（伪恋） vs. 成木野美香丹（Punch Line）

Yamato Rinko (Ore Monogatari!!) vs. Kinushima Michiru (Plastic Memories)大和凛子（俺物语！！） vs. 绢岛满（可塑性记忆）

Amethyst 2 — Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Yazawa Nico (Love Live!) vs. Yatogami Tōka (Date A Live)矢泽妮可（Love Live!） vs. 夜刀神十香（约会大作战）

Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Jibril (No Game No Life) vs. Stephanie Dola (No Game No Life)吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs.史蒂芬妮·多拉（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Sonoda Umi (Love Live!)时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 园田海未（Love Live!）

Shiba Miyuki (Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei) vs.Shichimiya Satone (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!)司波深雪（魔法科高中的劣等生） vs. 七宫智音（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Tina Sprout (Black Bullet) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)缇娜·斯普朗特（漆黑的子弹） vs. 朝田诗乃（刀剑神域）

Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Saber (Fate Series)长门有希（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. Saber（Fate系列）

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Yui-nyan (Angel Beats!)中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 由依（Angel Beats!）

Konjiki no Yami (To LOVE-Ru) vs. Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru)金色暗影（出包王女） vs. 结城美柑（出包王女）

Suzumiya Haruhi (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)凉宫春日（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. 仲村由理（Angel Beats!）

Nibutani Shinka (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs.Aoyama Nanami (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)丹生谷森夏（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 青山七海（樱花庄的宠物女孩）

Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) vs. Accelerator (Toaru Majutsu no Index)利威尔（进击的巨人） vs. 一方通行（魔法禁书目录）

Yato (Noragami) vs. Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)夜斗（野良神） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Araragi Koyomi (Monogatari Series)野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 阿良良木历（物语系列）

Takasu Ryūji (Toradora!) vs. Heiwajima Shizuo (Durarara!!)高须龙儿（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） vs. 平和岛静雄（无头骑士异闻录）

Amethyst 3 — Thursday, July 9, 2015

Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai) vs. Yazawa Nico (Love Live!)

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Tachibana Marika (Nisekoi)

Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index)佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录）

Terminus Est (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance) vs. Sento Isuzu (Amagi Brilliant Park)

Azuki Azusa (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)小豆梓（变态王子与不笑猫） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Miyazono Kaori (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) vs. Jibril (No Game No Life)

Sonoda Umi (Love Live!) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)

Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Kirisaki Chitoge (Nisekoi)

Yūki Asuna (Sword Art Online) vs. Takanashi Rikka (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!)结城明日奈(亚丝娜)（刀剑神域） vs. 小鸟游六花（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs. Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin)

Yato (Noragami) vs. Sora (No Game No Life)

Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Okazaki Tomoya (CLANNAD)阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. 冈崎朋也（CLANNAD）

Odagiri Nene (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo) vs. Kazami Kazuki (Grisaia no Kajitsu)小田切宁宁（山田君与7人魔女） vs. 风见一姬（灰色的果实）

Amethyst 4 — Sunday, July 12, 2015

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Latifa Fleuranza (Amagi Brilliant Park)小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 拉媞珐·芙尔兰札（甘城光辉游乐园）

Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Shiro (No Game No Life)赤瞳（斩·赤紅之瞳！） vs. 白（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生）

Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.) vs.Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)筒隐月子（变态王子与不笑猫） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Minami Kotori (Love Live!) vs. Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu)南小鸟（Love Live!） vs. 由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题）

Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!) vs. Hasegawa Kobato (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai)

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Senjōgahara Hitagi (Monogatari Series) vs.Shiina Mashiro (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)战场原黑仪（物语系列） vs. 椎名真白）樱花庄的宠物女孩）

Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)神田空太（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君）

Yato (Noragami) vs. Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!)夜斗（野良神） vs. 富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Aiz Wallenstein (DanMachi) vs. Asakura Ryōko (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)艾丝·华伦斯坦（在地下城寻求邂逅是否搞错了什么） vs. 朝仓凉子（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Amethyst 5 — Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 朝田诗乃（刀剑神域）

Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Kirisaki Chitoge (Nisekoi)

Miyazono Kaori (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) vs. Konno Yūki (Sword Art Online)宫园薰（四月是你的谎言） vs. 绀野木棉季(有纪)（刀剑神域）

Aihara Enju (Black Bullet) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)

Ayase Eli (Love Live!) vs. Yazawa Nico (Love Live!)绚濑绘里（Love Live!） vs. 矢泽妮可（Love Live!）

Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru) vs. Itsuka Kotori (Date A Live)结城美柑（出包王女） vs. 五河琴里（约会大作战）

Chitanda Eru (Hyōka) vs. Aisaka Taiga (Toradora!)

Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)

Sora (No Game No Life) vs. Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)

Mikoshiba Mikoto (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Kanie Seiya (Amagi Brilliant Park)

Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) vs. Heiwajima Shizuo (Durarara!!)利威尔（进击的巨人） vs. 平和岛静雄（无头骑士异闻录）

Isla (Plastic Memories) vs. Mamiya Sakura (Kyōkai no Rinne)

Amethyst 6 — Thursday, July 16, 2015

Himeragi Yukina (Strike the Blood) vs. Konno Yūki (Sword Art Online)姬柊雪菜（噬血狂袭） vs. 绀野木棉季(有纪)（刀剑神域）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs.Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.)时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 筒隐月子（变态王子与不笑猫）

Yūki Asuna (Sword Art Online) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)结城明日奈(亚丝娜)（刀剑神域） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Hikigaya Hachiman (OreGairu) vs. Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)比企谷八幡（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Amethyst 7 — Sunday, July 19, 2015

Aihara Enju (Black Bullet) vs. Tachibana Marika (Nisekoi)蓝原延珠（漆黑的子弹） vs. 橘万里花（伪恋）

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Yukinoshita Yukino (OreGairu)小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 雪之下雪乃（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题）

Shiro (No Game No Life) vs. Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)白（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs. 佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君）

Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Tina Sprout (Black Bullet)赤瞳（斩·赤紅之瞳！） vs. 缇娜·斯普朗特（漆黑的子弹）

Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai) vs. Terminus Est (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance)夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤） vs. 提露密努斯·艾斯特（精灵使的剑舞）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Jibril (No Game No Life) vs. Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs. 食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录）

Shiina Mashiro (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.
Hasegawa Kobato (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai)
椎名真白（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 羽濑川小鸠（我的朋友很少）

Saber (Fate Series) vs. Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)
Saber（Fate系列） vs. 仲村由理（Angel Beats!）

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Charlotte Dunois (IS <Infinite Stratos>)
中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 夏洛特·迪诺亚（IS <Infinite Stratos>）

Akasaka Ryūnosuke (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.
Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
赤坂龙之介（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs. Satomi Rentarō (Black Bullet)
富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 里见莲太郎（漆黑的子弹）

Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs.
Mikoshiba Mikoto (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)
野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 御子柴实琴（月刊少女野崎君）

Araragi Koyomi (Monogatari Series) vs. Emiya Shirō (Fate Series)
阿良良木历（物语系列） vs. 卫宫士郎（Fate系列）

Onodera Haru (Nisekoi) vs. Narugino Mikatan (Punch Line)
小野寺春（伪恋） vs. 成木野美香丹（Punch Line）

Yamato Rinko (Ore Monogatari!!) vs. Kinushima Michiru (Plastic Memories)
大和凛子（俺物语！！） vs. 绢岛满（可塑性记忆）

Yazawa Nico (Love Live!) vs. Yatogami Tōka (Date A Live)
矢泽妮可（Love Live!） vs. 夜刀神十香（约会大作战）

Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu) vs. Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)
由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Jibril (No Game No Life) vs. Stephanie Dola (No Game No Life)
吉普莉尔（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs.
史蒂芬妮·多拉（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Sonoda Umi (Love Live!)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 园田海未（Love Live!）

Shiba Miyuki (Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei) vs.
Shichimiya Satone (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!)
司波深雪（魔法科高中的劣等生） vs. 七宫智音（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Tina Sprout (Black Bullet) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)
缇娜·斯普朗特（漆黑的子弹） vs. 朝田诗乃（刀剑神域）

Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Saber (Fate Series)
长门有希（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. Saber（Fate系列）

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Yui-nyan (Angel Beats!)
中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 由依（Angel Beats!）

Konjiki no Yami (To LOVE-Ru) vs. Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru)
金色暗影（出包王女） vs. 结城美柑（出包王女）

Suzumiya Haruhi (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)
凉宫春日（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. 仲村由理（Angel Beats!）

Nibutani Shinka (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs.
Aoyama Nanami (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)
丹生谷森夏（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 青山七海（樱花庄的宠物女孩）

Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) vs. Accelerator (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
利威尔（进击的巨人） vs. 一方通行（魔法禁书目录）

Yato (Noragami) vs. Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
夜斗（野良神） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Araragi Koyomi (Monogatari Series)
野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 阿良良木历（物语系列）

Takasu Ryūji (Toradora!) vs. Heiwajima Shizuo (Durarara!!)
高须龙儿（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） vs. 平和岛静雄（无头骑士异闻录）

Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录）

Azuki Azusa (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
小豆梓（变态王子与不笑猫） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Yūki Asuna (Sword Art Online) vs. Takanashi Rikka (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!)
结城明日奈(亚丝娜)（刀剑神域） vs. 小鸟游六花（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Okazaki Tomoya (CLANNAD)
阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁） vs. 冈崎朋也（CLANNAD）

Odagiri Nene (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo) vs. Kazami Kazuki (Grisaia no Kajitsu)
小田切宁宁（山田君与7人魔女） vs. 风见一姬（灰色的果实）

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Latifa Fleuranza (Amagi Brilliant Park)
小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 拉媞珐·芙尔兰札（甘城光辉游乐园）

Shokuhō Misaki (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
食蜂操祈（魔法禁书目录） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Shiro (No Game No Life)
赤瞳（斩·赤紅之瞳！） vs. 白（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生）

Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.) vs.
Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai)
筒隐月子（变态王子与不笑猫） vs. 夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤）

Minami Kotori (Love Live!) vs. Yuigahama Yui (OreGairu)
南小鸟（Love Live!） vs. 由比滨结衣（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题）

Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
中野梓（K-ON!） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Senjōgahara Hitagi (Monogatari Series) vs.
Shiina Mashiro (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo)
战场原黑仪（物语系列） vs. 椎名真白）樱花庄的宠物女孩）

Kanda Sorata (Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo) vs.
Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)
神田空太（樱花庄的宠物女孩） vs. 野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君）

Yato (Noragami) vs. Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!)
夜斗（野良神） vs. 富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱）

Aiz Wallenstein (DanMachi) vs. Asakura Ryōko (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
艾丝·华伦斯坦（在地下城寻求邂逅是否搞错了什么） vs. 朝仓凉子（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 西木野真姬（Love Live!）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs. Asada Shino (Sword Art Online)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 朝田诗乃（刀剑神域）

Miyazono Kaori (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) vs. Konno Yūki (Sword Art Online)
宫园薰（四月是你的谎言） vs. 绀野木棉季(有纪)（刀剑神域）

Ayase Eli (Love Live!) vs. Yazawa Nico (Love Live!)
绚濑绘里（Love Live!） vs. 矢泽妮可（Love Live!）

Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru) vs. Itsuka Kotori (Date A Live)
结城美柑（出包王女） vs. 五河琴里（约会大作战）

Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) vs. Heiwajima Shizuo (Durarara!!)
利威尔（进击的巨人） vs. 平和岛静雄（无头骑士异闻录）

Himeragi Yukina (Strike the Blood) vs. Konno Yūki (Sword Art Online)
姬柊雪菜（噬血狂袭） vs. 绀野木棉季(有纪)（刀剑神域）

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live) vs.
Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko (Hentai Ōji to Warawanai Neko.)
时崎狂三（约会大作战） vs. 筒隐月子（变态王子与不笑猫）

Yūki Asuna (Sword Art Online) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
结城明日奈(亚丝娜)（刀剑神域） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Hikigaya Hachiman (OreGairu) vs. Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
比企谷八幡（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 阿虚（凉宫春日的忧郁）

Aihara Enju (Black Bullet) vs. Tachibana Marika (Nisekoi)
蓝原延珠（漆黑的子弹） vs. 橘万里花（伪恋）

Onodera Kosaki (Nisekoi) vs. Yukinoshita Yukino (OreGairu)
小野寺小咲（伪恋） vs. 雪之下雪乃（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题）

Shiro (No Game No Life) vs. Sakura Chiyo (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun)
白（NO GAME NO LIFE 游戏人生） vs. 佐仓千代（月刊少女野崎君）

Akame (Akame ga Kill!) vs. Tina Sprout (Black Bullet)
赤瞳（斩·赤紅之瞳！） vs. 缇娜·斯普朗特（漆黑的子弹）

Yaya (Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai) vs. Terminus Est (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance)
夜夜（机巧少女不会受伤） vs. 提露密努斯·艾斯特（精灵使的剑舞）

Kirisaki Chitoge (Nisekoi) vs. Nishikino Maki (Love Live!)
桐崎千棘 (伪恋) vs 西木野真姬 (Love Live!)

Saber (Fate Series) vs. Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
Saber（Fate系列） vs. 夏娜（灼眼的夏娜）

Kōsaka Kirino (Ore no Imōto) vs. Yūki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru)
高坂桐乃（我的妹妹哪有这么可爱！） vs. 结城美柑（出包王女）

Nozaki Umetarō (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun) vs. Emiya Shirō (Fate Series)
野崎梅太郎（月刊少女野崎君） vs. 卫宫士郎（Fate系列）

Togashi Yūta (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!) vs. Maō Sadao (Hataraku Maō-sama!)
富樫勇太（中二病也想谈恋爱） vs. 真奥贞夫（打工吧！魔王大人）

Hestia (DanMachi) vs. Farangis (Arslan Senki)
赫斯缇雅（在地下城寻求邂逅是否搞错了什么）vs. 法兰吉丝（亚尔斯兰战记）

Hikigaya Komachi (OreGairu) vs. Ichinomiya Eruna (Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku)
比企谷小町（我的青春恋爱喜剧果然有问题） vs. 一宫绘留奈（御神乐学园组曲）

Takasu Ryūji (Toradora!) & Kitamura Yūsaku (Toradora!) vs.
Okazaki Tomoya (CLANNAD) & Sunohara Yōhei (CLANNAD)

高须龙儿（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） & 北村祐作（TIGER×DRAGON！龙与虎） vs.
冈崎朋也（CLANNAD） & 春原阳平（CLANNAD）

Hakurei Reimu (Tōhō Project) & Kirisame Marisa (Tōhō Project) vs.
Hiiragi Kagami (Lucky ☆ Star) & Izumi Konata (Lucky ☆ Star)