"Daniel… Daniel, can you see me? I'm okay now… I'm doing well…"
Zervini's legs finally showed improvement, and her determination grew stronger. Every morning, she got up early and walked along the gravel path, feeling that it was no longer as excruciating as before. She insisted on walking back and forth twice every day because Naoko told her that the effect of the protruding stones was to massage the acupuncture points on her feet, promoting blood circulation and stimulating her nerves. By consistently walking, she aimed to restore the function of her legs. In the afternoons, she practiced long jumps to strengthen the ligaments in her feet and improve her jumping ability. Once her movements became a bit more agile, she would start practicing leg stretches gradually…
