Responses

Well, to be honest, it kinda shows the reality because not all the time you can win after pushing yourself to limits like him. Sometimes, hard work results in nothing but pain. Additionally, even if we say that they're the same age, they don't have the same capabilities, strength, and training. I'm not belittling him or anyone, but it's just the reality. And it's kinda sad.
Ashi be occasionally gets devoured easily. As the one with skills more focused on mental (bird's eye view) coz his physical attributes are mid, he must be mentally stronger than all of the players to be justified as the protagonist in my opinion. Like Isagi on blue lock.