i finally noticed how to play against shotos.
to me and abel, it feels like a meter game. if i can maintain the meter advantage, i can slowly grind them down using ex cod and ex wheel kick to go though fireballs and pokes, while escaping with ex roll.
i feel as long as my reactions are there (and no lag) and my moves comes out correctly as planned (roll and ex cod damnnit!), i always have a advantage over them (apart of akuma of course)
having said that, mash dp, jumping in randomly and mash throws and jabs beats me regardless.