I completely agree with you. I've been seeing a lot of comments that just want to see Isagi make impossible goals all of a sudden, but I think the author is trying to let him improve more and make it big, like you said. Having him suddenly becoming godly just doesn't feel realistic, even though this manga is already pushing the limits of a realistic sports manga, I still think it would be better if he has a build up.
Tbh I think I'm just frustrated that he seemed to be doing commentary for a lot of the chapters. But yeah, after this chapter I agree that the author is showing how Isagi is going to improve and I think that will help in building the next arcs
Yeah agree. We all know Isagi is a slow starters and in the end the manga is about the bluelock facilities as long as Isagi improve and stay in the facilities,we will see him getting the spotlight. It only just in the second stage. In this matched it doesn't matters much if Isagi doesn't have a goal but contribute many things to the team. In fact if he fails than this matched can be a turning point in the story about Isagi journey to become the only survivor of bluelock, whether he can improve his weakness or not. This matched is just like one of the boss monster before going to the next levels. I think that Isagi have improved so much and different from how he used to be. I can't wait to read about the wild card things and what other training Ego has prepared for them
Tbh I’m ok with isagi being a (very) slow starter. He did compare his stats with the best aka the people who beat him/snatch away his chances at scoring and he’s got a long way to go. This means he’s got a LOT of room for improvement and the author is doing a great job at showing it. I prefer this over sudden power ups that make absolutely no sense.