unfortunate, regrettable / a waste, too good for / precious / close; almost; close but no cigar; barely and unfortunately/regrettably missing the mark

step; pace

one step at a time (steadily, slowly)

the result, effect, consequence / the performance, the accomplishment, the achievement

(rare) bear fruit

(sports) a goal

to score a goal

後: back, after, remainder / 跡: remains / 痕: trace, tracks; mark, sign; remains, ruins; scar

after this

(Kumamoto) closing the door behind one