It would be nice if this plan proceeds as we wish.

His health condition has returned to its former state.

His life returned to the way it was before he got sick.

His words were meant literally.

I met up with my friends at Odori.

His plan proceeded as he wanted.

This plan is proceeding exactly as I want.

I go to school every day by way of the main street.

He went home through the side street.

He flowed through my question without interruption and continued the conversation.