#How to Increase Online Presence for Your Business

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In today’s digital world, having a website is no longer a luxury but a necessity. A well-designed website helps businesses establish credibility, attract customers, and enhance their online presence. This blog explores the top 5 reasons why you need a website, covering aspects like brand visibility, customer engagement, SEO benefits, and more. Whether you're a startup, small business, or a freelancer, discover why investing in a website is essential for long-term success.

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sincerely yours. (8)

↳ gojou satoru/reader

when a twist of fate led their marriage to the path of a quintessential tragic romance, two past lovers go through another series of experiences on love, heartbreak, identity, illness, and trauma along the road to a happily ever after. 

genre. heavy angst, amnesia, modern au, 18+ 

tags/warnings. profanity, mentions of cheating, implied suicide attempt, toxic relationship, explicit smut

series masterlist -> episode nine

9:21 AM.

Tap. Tap. Tap. The sound of your index finger drumming a slow and steady cadence against the table was nearly in perfect synchronization to the tick tock of the clock above the wall behind you. An icy, uninviting atmosphere was the best way to describe the current situation inside the conference room at this time of the morning, with the gelid detachment between the boss and her employees as you built a wall—an impenetrable wall—around yourself to keep the inner turmoil you had in your head. 

So, you listened. You succumbed to silence as a result. 

“I’d like to present this new idea that we, along with the ecommerce team, have come up with to increase engagement on our website.” Even as the marketing manager started to speak, you remained frigid. “We did go through some feedback that people have been posting online and they’re mostly saying that the current web theme is too plain and that they’re hoping to see a more engaging website, so we would love to propose some ideas that could improve Hearte’s overall online presence. We know that keeping the brand’s look consistent is very important, especially now that Hearte is still establishing its own name in the fashion industry, and we have currently done a phenomenal job with our brand style. However, as the online website is our visual storefront, not only is its functionality critical, but we also have to ensure that the web design is in line with our aesthetics.” 

9:26 AM. 

You leaned back on your chair with your arms crossed, looking up to speak to the manager from across the conference room. “Let’s keep the unnecessary introduction short and just go straight to the point,” you strictly announced, receiving curious eyes in return as it was their first time seeing you becoming all stern and unamused. Such an odd sight to see from a boss who used to have the brightest of sunshines reflecting on her smile. “What’s the proposal?” 

The marketing manager cleared her throat and moved her presentation onto the next slide. “Yes, Ms. Y/N. So… uh, based on the data that you can see on the screen, our online sales increased by 15% for the past two weeks, but we still have about 10% of shoppers abandoning their shopping carts. Earlier this week, we set up email campaigns and social reminders to decrease our abandonment rate and urge shoppers to return to their carts. While working with the IT team, we did some A/B testing to determine which version would drive our business metrics. We’ve also reached out to The Society Management and added Kendall Jenner to our PR list so that possibly, in the future, we can get her as a model for our landing page and attract the western market,” she continuously explained in a manner to convince you of how much effort their department was doing to increase Hearte’s sales, “But what we believe could bring a tremendous improvement on our website engagement is by introducing style guides. This will capture the interest of the audience now that they can mix and match some outfits based on their own style, and—”

9:32 AM.

Sigh.

“Ms. Ono, I have to be honest, but I expected more from you,” you cut her off by leaving a frank comment on her presentation, “Fashion brands have been doing style guides for years. You make it sound like it’s unique, but it’s nothing new. How sure are we that it will actually bring a dramatic improvement on our website engagement? I doubt most of them would even browse through it.” 

“Well, uh…” The marketing manager faltered, glancing at the head of the social media team for some help, which she didn’t end up receiving. “I think it’ll work the way we want it to as long as we introduce engaging copies that make buyers fall in love with the designs.” 

“You think?” You criticized her word of choice. “Ms. Ono, I gave you enough time to brainstorm with your team, so the moment you step inside of this conference room, you should have prepared whatever strategy you had in mind. I don’t settle for ambitious words like ‘I think’ or ‘I believe’. I want to hear a proposal that’s original, unique, and captivating. I want you to be a hundred percent sure that you know what you’re doing before you waste everyone’s time like this. Do you understand? Am I being clear? I want a proposal that would definitely get us somewhere and not just by assuming we will.” 

Were you being too harsh? They said that the fashion industry in itself was harsh, so what was so surprising about seeing you being strict, candid, and business-like? This was the nature of your job. This was normal. 

9:47 AM. 

Very timidly did Nobara raise her hand beside you to chime in on the discussion. “I know I’m not in the position to make suggestions, but…” She pressed something on her laptop before carefully sliding it to your side of the table, showing you what appears to be a classic early 2000s ‘dress-up game’ with a base model and a selection of outfits that were inspired by your designs. “I just wanted to show you this, Ms. Y/N. I do agree with Ms. Ono’s idea to introduce style guides, but maybe we can do it in an interactive way. I know the dress-up game idea may look childish and unsophisticated, but I was kinda hoping that we can just make certain adjustments so that it could match Hearte’s classy and simplistic style. We can have base models in different body types and skin tones to show our brand’s diversity, then we can have shoppers try dressing them up using the outfits on our current collection. That allows them to easily visualize how the pieces would look on a certain skin tone and body type.” 

The way everyone else in that conference table looked at Nobara was very obvious that they were expecting you to reprimand her for even having the guts to offer such a farcical idea. What does she know? They were probably thinking that. You’re just an intern. You knew they were saying that in their minds. On the other hand, you surprisingly liked her proposal and enjoyed the unique idea of introducing it to the website because her proposal actually did make sense. People would be curious, people would try it out by interacting with the website, and that means the engagement would rise up. 

“I like that idea. We can go with that,” you said, sliding the laptop back to her while nodding at the marketing and social media managers, “I need the team to discuss Nobara’s idea further and polish it thoroughly before we can start adding it onto the website. Make adjustments as needed and ensure that everything is still in line with our brand. If you notice any flaws with this proposal, you can flag them with me and I’ll review them.” 

9:54 AM. 

Just as you were about to wrap up the meeting, a certain someone entered the conference room in haste—panting out of breath with her long, wavy hair and creased red pants. “I’m so sorry, I’m late.” 

Her casualness made you clench your jaws tightly, fueling the fire to your already terrible day. You could no longer stop yourself from unleashing your rage as you looked up at her with a critical squint. “Ms. Hirai, what time’s it?” 

“It’s ten, I know. I’m so sorry,” she repeated her apologies and paid an apologetic bow to everyone in the meeting room, “I’m sorry, everyone. I was caught up in heavy traffic today.” 

You let out a silent scoff and ignored her compunctious act. “How long are we gonna keep using that excuse, really?” you questioned her, earning the intrigued eyes of your employees who were all sensing the sudden tension between you and your best friend, “As the fashion merchandiser and my second-in-command, you should’ve been here in this meeting with me, but where were you? You anticipated that there would be heavy traffic, yet you couldn’t be responsible enough in coming to work early knowing that we have a meeting? Or was it because you’re too busy doing other things so you’re no longer interested in showing up to work on time?” 

Akemi shook her head, contritely. “It’s… It’s not like that.” 

“Not like what?” Your icy stare bored into her. No trace of compassion was present in your eyes. “I’m sure you’re living a very blissful life outside of work and I’m glad you are, but is that also why you don’t bother with anything else anymore?” 

“Y/N—”

“Miss Y/N,” you corrected, “I’m your boss, so treat me like one.” 

Wide, chocolate brown eyes greeted you in response. It was clear that she was at a loss of words and could only repeat her meaningless apologies a thousand times. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Y/N. It won’t happen again.” 

“You didn’t even let me know that you’ll be coming in late,” you continued and ignored the pitiful expression on her face, focusing on her swollen red lips and her dewy, rosy cheeks. She must have had a really good morning to look like a cherry blossom on a spring day. Was she so preoccupied being all lovey dovey with your ex-husband this morning? Did she sleep comfortably on the same marital bed you used to share with him? Your jaw tensed visibly. “You’re just coming in whenever you want. You don’t respect people’s time. You don’t respect my rules. You don’t respect me.” 

Yes, you were overreacting by taking things too personally and it was the reason why you got up from your seat and bolted out of the conference room upon realizing your unusual outburst. You could hear the clicking sound of your stiletto echoing across the corridor as you stomped towards your office, swinging the glass door open and heading straight towards the ceiling-to-floor window to have some peace of mind. Peace? How ridiculous. How could you find peace? You couldn’t even grasp the fact that your best friend was acting like everything was normal. You couldn’t understand why she was rubbing her relationship to your face as if she wasn’t just a placeholder to somebody’s ex wife.

“Y/N?” Akemi’s voice cut you out of your toxic trail of thoughts—your mouth thinning with displeasure while you didn’t bother turning around to meet her gaze. Breathe. You had to breathe and think rationally. “I…I understand you’re really angry right now, but I was hoping we can have this much needed talk.” 

You could feel her reaching for your hand at the height of your frustration and your defensive instinct led you to angrily swing your arm away, accidentally hitting her cheek as you pivoted on your heel to face her. It took two seconds for your eyes to shift from glaring in frustration to widening in surprise after seeing the small cut your diamond ring left on her cheek. “Are you okay?” 

“Y-Yeah, no, it’s fine,” she insisted with her palm pressed onto the right side of her face. “I deserved it.” 

Good lord. What was happening to you? Despite having all these unspoken rage and unresolved conflicts between the two of you, you would still drop everything and be concerned for her. You would still let your walls collapse. You were the villain that couldn’t stick to being a villain. Why? Why did you feel this way? Was it because you knew she wasn’t technically doing anything wrong? Or was it because you were just projecting your personal frustrations onto her? Was betrayal really the issue here? Or was it the huge possibility that she could in fact be Gojou’s one true love? You had thought of this before, but the same questions in your head never stopped. And never did they stop from invading your headspace as you made your way towards the small fridge to grab an ice pack that you soon offered to Akemi, leading her to one of the couches while finally coming into your senses. 

Yet there was silence and nothing but awkward silence when you two sat at a safe distance from each other. 

“I’m shameless.” She was the first one to break the uncomfortable atmosphere. “I know you’re thinking that and I do agree with you. I really am shameless to even look you in the eye right now.” 

You sighed and looked away, only to keep yourself from the furnace of pain that you had been bottling inside. “Stop. You’re making me seem like a villain right now. I’m tired of seeing myself this way.”

She closed her legs and sat humbly, reaching forward to squeeze your hand. “You’re not. You’re not a villain and you never were,” said the same woman you accidentally smacked a few minutes ago, “I understand why you would feel a certain way towards me. I’d even understand if you hate me so much that you wanna murder me. I’m your best friend and I know about your history with Satoru, yet here I am seeing your ex-husband behind your back. I didn’t mean it. I didn’t plan it. I truly didn’t. Even though you’re not together anymore and I’m technically not homewrecking anyone, I’m still putting us—you and I—in a really awkward position. You didn’t deserve any of that and I’m very sorry.” 

At least, she was self-aware. But looking at the brighter side of things, you were getting calmer now that you were hearing her side of the story, though that didn’t stop you from feeling any less horrible. “I don’t really care who you date,” you claimed, adamantly, “And I most definitely do not care who Satoru chooses to date. We’ve been divorced for three years.” 

“It’s still not right that I’m seeing him.” She let her guilt speak up for her. 

And you let your resentment speak for you. “Then, why him of all people?”

“It’s…” 

“Complicated?” 

“Y-Yeah…” 

You decided to keep a straight face. “How did this happen?” 

Akemi looked as if you had just forced her to be on the hot seat because of the apathy on your visage. “It was a drunken mistake at first and we kinda just…”

“I’m not asking about when you two started fucking,” you replied, bluntly. Something you had never done before in your usual sophisticated vocabulary. “I’m asking when you realized you have feelings for him. When did you fall in love with him?” 

She had trouble finding the right answer. “It just happened. I d-don’t really know. Whenever you asked me to look after him, I guess the bond he and I developed from that made me see him in a different light.” 

You disregarded the pain in your chest and let the volcano explode on its own, because her answer only meant that she was already growing feelings for your ex-husband at the same time you were confiding to her about him. That was the worst part of it all. 

“Why do you like him?” you questioned further, “Despite knowing what happened while I was married to him, why did you still end up falling in love with him? If that’s so hard to answer, then don’t think about us or me or our friendship. Just think about the decisions you made for yourself. Why are you with Satoru?” 

Her gaze found the floor. Hesitance. Guilt. Shame. Those emotions were all dancing in her eyes in a complete roundabout. While she took a moment to fully reassess her decision, you weren’t sure if you deserved to still feel hurt when she gave you an honest answer. “When I met Satoru, I didn’t meet the toxic, cheating ex-husband that he was known for,” she said, slowly, “I met a man who holds such a high respect for his ex-wife, adores his son like his greatest gift of all, and values his marriage more than anything else in this world. I met a vulnerable man who isn’t afraid to open his heart to strangers. A man who gave me emotional support even when he’s the one who needed it the most. I… It’s hard to explain, but…” 

Was there really anything left to say? Her point was clear, and your silence while she was speaking was more so because you were trying not to let the tiny pricks in your heart affect you further than it already did. The fullness of her voice and the way her eyes shined when she talked about him were enough to tell you that your best friend had truly fallen in love and you would be cruel to take that away from her. Even from him. They would not have been involved in such an intimate relationship if there had been no attraction between them to begin with, so then… Why did it feel like you were being cheated on? She was no Sera, and he was not the Satoru that only used you for his corporate ambitions. It was just Akemi and Satoru—they were each other’s right person at the right time. The only thing blocking their path to a loving relationship was you. 

You. The irrational and spiteful ex-wife. The ex-wife who always played the ‘victim card’. The selfish ex-wife who wanted all the good things to only come her way. 

Well, god be damned, because you were beginning to confuse yourself with the version of you that wasn’t even remotely like you at all. She was just a mirrored image of yourself that you thought people perceived. 

“You can do what you want.” The moment you spoke again, you were already creating a huge wall between you and your best friend, making sure that there were boundaries that none of you should ever cross now that she had chosen to be with someone you had sincerely loved in the past. It may sound like you were letting go, but truth be told, you just didn’t think that you even had the option to hold onto anything. Satoru wasn’t yours and you weren’t his anymore. You were two individuals living separate lives. “If you wanna be with him, that’s your choice. I don’t plan on intervening. It just… just really surprised me that you didn’t have the decency to tell me at all.” 

Akemi nodded, apologetically desperate. “I understand how you’re feeling and I’m sorry. I really, truly am sorry, Y/N.” Her voice and her countenance did show the genuineness in her plea to be forgiven, but you were too numb to feel anything else. “I hope we can stay friends despite everything.” 

How could you even stay friends in a situation like this? 

First option was to keep pretending that their relationship wasn’t bothering you. Second option was to focus on your own relationship with Toji to the point where everything else just didn’t matter anymore.

Yeah, you thought. You could certainly choose the latter. 

“Our friendship isn’t my top priority at the moment,” was your straightforward response to her, “I wanna focus on my son and his relationship with his father. That’s all.” 

Any regular person would have thought: ‘Wow, Y/N. You handled that well.’ ‘You’re so mature.’ ‘You’re a lot calmer than we expected.’ The thing was, you really did think that you had been way too calm about it. In spite of the scene you caused at the conference room, or the dramatic exchange you had with Akemi in your office, you still handled it much better than one would think. In TV shows or movies, the ex-wife would have dragged the best friend to the ground, slapped her face, pulled her hair, started a nasty catfight, and called her all the terrible labels you could think of. Look, part of you wanted to do that. And the other part of you—the sympathetic, altruistic part of you—thought you shouldn’t do that. You would only look pathetic. 

Of all the negative things Satoru had made you feel over the course of your failure of a marriage, this aftermath was probably the toughest. 

You just weren't in the right state of mind to justify why. 

You also couldn’t justify why you had been looking for unhealthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety. If anyone from your family saw you standing at the smoking area near the parking lot right now, they would have given you an earful of how you must be out of your mind for even putting a cigarette stick between your lips. How exactly could tobacco be good for you? You would say, first of all, that nicotine does in fact cause pleasant feelings to distract you from unpleasant ones. You couldn’t find any other way to relax your mind any faster than one cigarette stick could. Besides, staying in the office and seeing Akemi around was getting too suffocating and you couldn’t afford to have your negative mood lingering in your mind for the rest of the day. One stick wouldn’t hurt. Another one wouldn’t, too. And another one should be fine, right? 

“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” 

The irony. You didn’t even have the time to recoil before the main cause of your stress showed up in front of you, frowning after he snatched the cigarette stick out of your lips. He was quick to throw it to the ground, stomp on it like he would do with your heart, and give you a questioning look that made you scoff at the ridiculousness of this situation. This could be a dream for heaven’s sake. Or a hallucination. There was no way Satoru Gojou would be standing right in front of you just as you were thinking about him.

“Since when have you been doing this?” he questioned again, holding your wrist this time to make you realize that his presence or this interaction wasn’t just a figment of your imagination. It would have been better that way, but the reality was, Satoru was there and he wasn’t the least bit pleased. “I know you’re mad at me and this isn’t the right time for me to chew you out like this, but…” he paused, taking your cigarette pack. “I can’t believe you’re fucking smoking right now, Y/N. Did you get this habit from Toji?”

Okay. Gojou could be way out-of-line sometimes, but this was the apex of it. 

“Don’t bring Toji into this,” you snapped back, shooting him a glare that could easily kill. “What are you doing here?”

You could see how deep his inhale was just by the loudness of his sigh after it. His face showed a combination of yearning, regret, frustration, and pity as if he was deciding which emotion should dominate him more. But among the multitude of emotions that were drowning him right now like a tidal wave, he looked all the more exhausted. Whether it was dealing with you, trying to make amends with you, or simply being around you—you could tell that he wanted to drop his constant need to care for you because it was beginning to tire him out. 

He didn’t really answer your question, and instead, asked one of his own. “Are you smoking because of stress?” he asked, trying to mask the sympathy in his eyes. “It’s bad for you. Set a good example for Sachiro.” 

You’re bad for me, you wanted to say. Why did it even matter to him, anyway? You were nothing more than just a mother to his child. Anything outside that role was completely not his business anymore. The fact that he was even within the vicinity of your office was ridiculous, because you were already having a bad day and his presence was adding further into it. “Don’t you dare talk about setting a good example to my son like you’re so righteous yourself.” 

“Y/N, come on.” He reached for your hand once more as if trying to show how much he cared or how worried he was with what you were doing to yourself because of him. “I don’t want you to—”

“Keep your fucking distance, Gojou. You’re not in the place to give a damn about me anymore,” you raged, withdrawing your wrist and breathing heavily as you tried to keep yourself from further exploding. You would have. You were so close to cursing him off, but you saw the flash of pure shock in his eyes, and that was how you realized what you just did. All these violent reactions, these unusual outbursts—these were not you. This was not the meek, soft-spoken ex-wife that he was once married to. 

“Toru?” 

Unfortunately, Gojou no longer had enough attention span to listen when he looked away, only to turn to his new woman with a genuinely worried expression painted on his face as soon as he saw her coming out of the building with a hand on her cheek. You realized that he was actually here to pick her up and was doing everything that a caring boyfriend would; checking every inch of her face to see how bad she was hurt and asking her what happened and whether she was okay. You didn’t know how to react the moment he turned back to you with his tired, yet passively accusatory eyes. “Did something happen?” 

You knew that his question actually translated to: ‘Did you slap her?’ With your thorough knowledge about his acquired trauma from physical violence, you felt the sudden need to clear your name, but you didn’t know if you should be grateful that it was already your best friend who did the part in doing such. “Nothing happened. It was an accident.” Her tone was almost begging before she started tugging his arm. “Let’s just go, please.” 

Satoru didn’t want to let it go, but decided that it was best to just leave it be as he glanced at you with a slightly detached gaze. “I’ll see you in a couple of days,” he reminded, referring to the dreaded New York trip together with Sachiro. 

A conflicted look from him and an apologetic gaze from her. That was all that you received before they got inside the car and left you alone and miserable in that parking lot. You watched his car fade into view with her on the passenger seat and him probably holding her hand as he drove through the street. Just when you thought you could actually stomach the sight of him and her together, it would be a big fat lie to say that it didn’t sting. It stung worse than the times he ran after Sera than to stay behind with you. Worse than when he used to treat you like a mistress rather than a wife. 

You must be going crazy, indeed. Who in their right mind would cry over her ex-husband in the middle of the parking lot? Why would you even shed tears when you were the one who wanted him to find someone else and move on? This was becoming a never-ending loop because you were letting yourself be affected by it. It shouldn’t be that way. Never. 

“Toji.” You were doing your hardest to conceal the weakness in your voice as you pressed your phone into your right ear. “I-I need you… right now. Please.” 

“Hey, I was just about to pick-up Sachi from daycare. Is everything okay?” 

Wiping your eyes, you looked at the dull skies wondering if the universe was trying to reflect all these emotions running inside of you. “Yeah… Can you come soon?” 

He didn’t really hesitate to answer, quickly understanding that he had to drop everything else right now and be with you. “Alright, I’ll be there.” 

Satoru was conflicted, but he didn’t know what exactly made him feel that way. Was it because he saw you smoking in the parking lot? Or was it because he could tell that you gave Akemi a tongue-lashing after catching her half-naked at the penthouse a few days ago? Either way, both options were not very you. And he couldn’t understand why you were slowly starting to look less and less like the person he knew, which was confusing on his part because you had been adamant on telling him to forget about you. You were rigid on your decision to not let him enter your life as your husband for the second time around. He told you he still loved you, but you said you loved another. He told you he wanted to work things out and make your family complete again, but you said you were already doing that with someone else. Gojou knew his hands weren’t clean and the reason you may be acting that way was because out of all the women he could have been with, it had to be Akemi Hirai. Your best friend. Your confidante. Your business partner. She was a territory he shouldn’t have crossed, yet he did. 

But, at the same time, she was the only person who had been there for him during his lowest. She was the company he needed when his heart was the loneliest. He couldn’t even remember the amount of times she came to his aid when he was crying over his memories of you, memories that he could no longer hold onto. Akemi brought peace to his heart, and if there was anyone else he could be with, it would be her. 

It was becoming more and more clear to him how he felt about her. 

Although, voicing that out loud was a different story. Keeping it in his thoughts was for the best because he didn’t want to lead Akemi on. She didn’t deserve that nor did she deserve to feel like a substitute for someone else. He wanted to be a hundred percent sure about being with her before he could fully confess his real feelings for her. It could still develop through time, perhaps far better and more passionate than what he was sharing with her right now, but until then, settling for what they had at this moment in time was for the better. What was important was that both parties were clear about diving into this relationship. 

He wasn’t ready for commitment and she understood that. She was willing to wait for him. She was helping him move on in the least painful way. Where else could he meet such a person like her? 

She was gentle, motherly, sensitive, and intuitive. She was classy and sophisticated. She knew how to dress nicely. Her nails were always clean and pretty. Her smile was very charming. Her laugh, endearing. She was the perfect woman anyone could have. 

“Why’d you suddenly want to go to the mall?” she asked, intertwining their hands together as she looked up at him with her beautiful doe eyes. Her question made him cut out of his trance, remembering that they were strolling around the galleria. 

He touched the small wound on her cheek as if stroking it could make it heal faster. “Nothing,” he said. “Just a last minute idea.”

Truthfully, Gojou wasn’t sure why he had brought her there. All he knew was that he had a lot going on in his mind while he was driving through the city and the next thing he knew, he was already pulling up at the galleria out of his natural instinct. But since they were already there, he might as well buy her a little something. Anything. And then his eyes caught sight of Chanel as if the high-end boutique was pulling his feet with such gravity that it led him to go inside the store while hand-in-hand with the woman next to him. 

“Mr. Gojou, how are you?” 

Right. The staff knew him so well, especially for the amount of times he had been there with his ex-wife when you two were still married. 

“Are you looking for anything specific?” One of the familiar ladies that used to assist you approached him with a lingering stare towards Akemi. “Perhaps for your…?”

He cleared his throat. “Yeah, can you… uh,” he turned towards the rack of tweed sets, “Do you have any new collections?” 

“Yes, absolutely,” said another lady, “Right this way, sir.” 

It was easy to notice how the staff were exchanging glances at the sight of Satoru and Akemi together, but his mind was far too distracted by the nostalgia of being in that place alone to even care about his surroundings. All he did was look back at Akemi and encourage her to try out the newest collections that they had, thinking that she was oblivious about what was going through his head. “You go and pick whatever you like.” 

Although she was clearly not used to it, Akemi did eventually try on some of the outfits he specifically had chosen for her. They were Chanel’s signature tweed sets that he always found to be very elegant, and he definitely wasn’t wrong that they would suit her when she came out of the dressing room to show him how the clothes wrapped her small frame perfectly. 

He could see your smile through her face, your excitement when you tried the outfits on, and the shine in your eyes when you looked at yourself in the mirror. Except, Gojou had to remind himself that you weren’t her. That his mind was just messing with him. 

No, this was wrong. Why was he thinking about you while he was with her? 

He had to have some sort of distraction. Something so tangible that all of his senses would go numb. 

The one way he was able to overcome that dilemma was by sharing yet another steamy exchange with Akemi later that night. He couldn’t remember who initiated first, but it must have been the equal desire that they had for each other when they dove straight into a heated makeout session the moment they stepped inside his bedroom. One thing led to another. First he was kissing her lips, then her collarbones, then her inner thighs—devouring her completely with his lust-driven actions, doing the most by pleasuring her body using his own. 

She was a giver just as she was a receiver. Not that he didn’t expect her to be so experienced when it came to sex, but she definitely knew what she was doing without any guidance from him. Perhaps he just wasn’t used to it anymore. Perhaps he had just forgotten how it felt to have sex with someone who didn’t rely on him to initiate the next steps they should do. Fuck, he couldn’t even remember the last time someone stared at his eyes while putting his hardened member inside her mouth the way she did. She knew her power over him while at his most vulnerable state, ruining his masculine ego and destroying it with her own feminine pride. 

And in the midst of their intimate session, Gojou was zoning out while he was sliding a condom across his shaft, ready to enter her from the back. His mind was giving him a flash of memory, not a distant but recent one from two days ago.

“I still can’t believe you did that, Mom. You’re being ridiculous.” 

His mother wasn’t exactly showing the slightest hint of regret on her face despite knowing full well that sending the custody claim almost made you lose your mind. She was keeping a straight face as she sat on the barstool next to him, taking a sip of wine from her glass while he, on his own, was downing a glass of scotch. “She had it coming.”

Satoru sighed his frustration away. “Don’t do that again or today’s the last time you’ll ever see me.” 

“What are you talking about?” His mother frowned. “Who was there for you when you were trying to end your own life because of the lies she told you, huh? You’re feeling bad for her now, but did she feel bad for you back then? You missed three years of your son’s life because she was being too spiteful towards you.” 

He had never met someone more stubborn than his own mother, but maybe this was a clear sign for Satoru to realize where he must have acquired that one similar trait of his. After all, people always made it seem that he was more like his dad even though he despised being compared to his father. To say that his mother was a complete angel was a lie. But neither was he. “Whatever, just don’t… Just leave Y/N alone. She’s still the mother of my child and I don’t want us to keep fighting. At least, for Sachi’s sake.” 

His mother finished her glass of wine before turning the stool towards his direction. There was a minute of silence that passed between them before she spoke again. “I just don’t want you to get back with her, darling. You two are toxic together.” 

Funny, because he could say the same thing for her and his father. “Well, it’s not gonna happen now. Y/N’s gonna hate me forever.” 

“What, ‘cause she rejected you again?” 

“No,” he countered, shaking his head and chugging all the remaining liquor on his glass. “She knows about the thing I have with Akemi now.” 

Her mouth fell open, gasping as she did so. “Y-You… and Akemi? Are you together?” 

Satoru expected this reaction from her, but didn’t think she would actually be more fixated on his new relationship than the effect it would bring on her ex-daughter-in-law. “It’s not something to be proud of, Mom.” 

“Well, I’m proud of you,” she still stressed that fact, “It’s nice to hear that you’re finally moving on, Satoru. Y/N is not good for you, but I know Akemi will be. I like her and I know she’ll make you a lot happier than Y/N ever did.” 

“You’re still awake?” Gojou let out a yawn as he felt the heaviness of his eyelids telling him that it was time to sleep. He tried checking the time on his phone, but realized that he still had the photo of you and Sachiro as his lockscreen. He wasn’t planning on changing it anytime soon, but considering that Akemi saw it, he was expecting that she would have something to say, yet nothing came out of her mouth. She simply stayed silent while laying on his chest, letting him touch the slope of her naked back as she slightly raised her head to meet his eyes. He had already closed his phone and placed it back on the nightstand. “What, did I not tire you enough?” 

“Shut up.” She hid her reddened cheeks and smiled on the crook of his neck. Her hand was placed on his chest, fingers tracing his collarbones. “No, I’m just thinking about how you’re gonna manage New York and all.” 

Satoru’s breathing was still for a few seconds, keeping his eyes glued on the ceiling as he held her on your marital bed. “You’re scared that the infamous cheater is gonna cheat on you or something?” he joked, a distasteful one, but still meant to ease whatever was burdening her mind. “Not gonna happen even if we’re in an open relationship.” 

“That’s not it,” Akemi quickly replied, denying his claims, “I’m more like hoping that you’ll be patient with her. She gets angry a lot these days and we know we’re the main cause of it, so please. Please don’t try to argue with her, okay? If she says hurtful things, learn to understand her.” 

He wrapped his arms tighter around her smaller frame. Gojou was certain that he was about to doze off soon now that he had closed his eyes and let the exhaustion pull him into a good night’s sleep. “I won’t,” he spoke his words slowly, drifting off to dreamland, “I won’t make her angry.” 

“Okay.” He felt her lips kissing his jaw just before the both of them gradually matched the calmness of each other’s chest. One heart, one soul, two bodies.  “Good night, ‘Toru.” 

…

…

…

In the middle of his sleep, he mumbled, “Good night, Y/N.”

On the other side of the city, you woke up in the middle of your slumber, facing the handsome face of your fiancé, Toji Zen’in, who had already drifted off to dreamland while holding you in his muscular arms. No wonder people were jealous of you for having such a refined man like him in your bed every night you go to sleep. The thing was, you had no reason to feel discontented with your life since you already had everything. You were wealthier than the average person, you ran a business that you were passionate about, you had an adorable son who meant the world to you, and you had Toji. There was nothing else you could ask for. And if by remembering Sera’s words back then, you would be selfish to ask for anything more because others didn’t even have half the fortune you had. 

So, in that sense, you should be happy. 

You had to be happy. 

You were happy, right? 

“Go to sleep,” whispered a half-awake Toji, stirring from his sleep as he held your waist tighter like you were his comfort pillow. “You alright?” 

Sighing inwardly, you traced the scar on his lips. “You’re so gorgeous.”

His lazy, boyish smile came into view. “I know that,” he joked, closing his eyes as if succumbing into a few more minutes of sleep. “Don’t tell me you’re turned on right now ‘cause I can go all night. Doggy. Missionary. Cowboy. Reverse cowboy.” 

Were you? Maybe a little. And maybe you had to have a distraction from your ‘source of happiness’. 

“That’s very naughty of you, Mr. Zen’in,” you replied, cheeks heating up from his vulgar words. Your hand was finding its way to his toned chest, while his were traveling to the curves of your waist and hips. You could feel him angling his body to make sure he had access to slide your underwear just a little above your knee, gliding his hand along your thigh before letting his fingers touch your sensitive bud. “T-Toji—”

A smirk appeared on his lips. “Hm? I thought you wanted this?” 

You nodded, taking a deep breath. “Y-Yeah, I…” There was no use holding back from moaning because his fingers knew how to move perfectly well, playing with your clit in circular motions before sliding two of them into your entrance. “...Fuck.”

“Feel good?” His hot breath tickled your neck, moving his mouth from your collarbones down to the valley between your breasts. “Wish you knew how delicious you are.” 

Another moan, much louder this time around, escaped your lips when he attached his mouth onto your breast, sucking the round mass with his tongue doing God’s work. You were so high into sexual desire that your back arched on its own, dominated by the pleasing sensation all over your body. You could barely even respond to him when he started asking why your mood had been so down when he picked you up after work or why you still wouldn’t tell him whatever happened back there. 

“It’s nothing,” you replied, disregarding the painful encounter you’ve had with your ex-husband and your best friend. “...Just work stuff.” 

As you closed your eyes, you could feel Satoru’s fingers entering deep inside of you, deep enough to have reached your g-spot and have you moaning wildly. It felt unreal. It felt goddamn out of this world. But since Satoru was familiar with every inch of your body, his touch alone could easily send you to seventh heaven. He was heavenly. He was saintly. That mesmerizing gaze of his paired with his sky blue eyes and messy white hair. His beautiful, beautiful face, watching you beg for him to do more. More. More…

“Satoru…”

The intense feeling suddenly stopped, awakening you back to your senses as you opened your eyes and saw the dark, animalistic gaze of Toji Zen’in. “What’d you say?” he asked in a deep voice. 

Out of panic, you slightly pulled away and shook your head. “N-Nothing. What did I say?”

“I thought I heard you say his…” he trailed off, pulling his fingers out of you and instead, placing a tight grip on your hip. “Did you?” 

“No, no. Not at all.” Your voice came in a hushed tone, looking at his eyes intently. “Why would I do that?” 

He let out an exasperated sigh, falling back into the bed with one arm under his head. “Don’t play games with me, Y/N.”

Desperation led you to climb on top of him, sitting on his crotch before encasing your lips with his soft ones. “I’m not,” you mumbled, kissing him again. “I never did. I promise.” 

Yet, despite your attempts at inviting him for an open-mouthed kiss, he had already lost the interest to engage in sexual activities with you. He didn’t say anything nor tried to argue about the shit that you said, but he did stay silent for a couple of minutes, simply holding you on top of him without another word to utter. It scared you to think what was going through Toji’s mind, but this was also all your fault. Why, in the first place, did you even let your mind imagine that white-haired toxic ex-husband of yours when you had Toji Zen’in in front you? 

Perhaps in this relationship, you were the toxic one. 

You were the poison that could kill the life out of the man who only wanted to love and heal you. 

“Toji, I’m sorry…” 

He held his breath. “Should I be concerned that you’re going on a trip with him?” 

“No, it’s…” Pulling away, you gave him a look of combined sincerity and denial. “We’re just gonna fix Sachiro’s papers, you know that. We won’t even be staying in the same room.” 

Fixing Sachiro’s papers. Dealing with his dual citizenship. Changing his last name to Gojou. Solidifying your son’s identity as the son of Satoru Gojou. That’s all there is to it. All the technical matters. 

“Is he staying at a hotel or are you letting him stay at your apartment in Manhattan?” he asked, although there was no hint of suspicion in his voice. Or at least, he must be good at hiding it. 

You chose to be honest. “I have to let him stay at my apartment,” was your answer, leaning your head on his shoulder. “Only because Sachi wants his dad around all the time. We’re just trying our best to co-parent.” 

Toji’s dry humor took over. “You sure you’re not gonna let him fuck you senseless?” His tone was laced with resentment. “And then you’ll come home to me crying about how he got you pregnant for the second time. You’d better kiss our marriage goodbye if that happens.” 

“What kind of person do you think I am?” you retorted, annoyed by his word of choice as if you were a cheating scumbag. “If he’s gonna get someone pregnant, that won’t be me.” 

His eyes sparked with curiosity. “What do you mean?” 

Deciding between telling and not telling, you figured that the latter would only cause more drama to bounce back at you like a boomerang. “He’s with Akemi.” 

It looked like Toji didn’t hear it right. “Akemi? How’d that happen?” 

“I don’t know what kinda relationship they have, okay?” you snapped, no longer wanting to keep up with this topic further. “I just caught them. They said they’re seeing each other, but it’s complicated or whatever—I don’t really give a damn. But he’s with her is all I know.” 

Toji went silent for a few minutes, unable to determine whether he should find the situation pitiful or humorous. One thing for sure though, was that he found it unbelievable. “That son of a bitch,” he muttered under his breath, smiling in disbelief, “So this is what’s ruining your mood these days, huh?” 

Your eyebrows furrowed in response. “It’s not.” 

“Your ex-husband slept with your best friend. Yeah, I’d be mad, too.” His comment wasn’t really meant to irk you, but he successfully did so. Minus the intention. “Getting mad is understandable, getting jealous is questionable. Which one are you?” 

Fuck it. “I said I’m not jealous. Will you stop now?” You sunk yourself under the covers, turning your back on Toji. “I don’t wanna talk about it.” 

Now that he knew and you saw his reaction, you wondered what it would be like if Gen and Ian knew. Or if your dad knew. What would they think of Satoru? What would they think of Akemi? No, nevermind that. What would they think of you? Another fool in a deck of cards? Another game that was played with? 

You didn’t want to know. 

Ideally, you and Satoru really shouldn’t have gone to this New York trip together as if your family was still intact, because as much as you wished that that was true, you were far from that. You were only playing house for the sake of your son, but that also meant putting you in a painfully awkward situation together as ex-spouses. He had a girlfriend back home and you had a loving and loyal fiancé who proved the whole word that he was loyal to you. And although your respective partners were supporting the whole co-parenting situation, you knew by yourselves that this was nowhere to near to being comfortable for them, too. 

“Everything okay?” You heard the familiar voice of your past, only to see his dull, blue eyes taking a peek at you. 

“Yeah,” you replied, almost inaudibly. You just boarded the plane while Satoru was talking to the pilot, and found your spot on one of the beds in his private jet. It took a few minutes for him to get to where you were now. “Why?” 

He shrugged, eyeing a sleepy Sachiro next to you. “Just wanna make sure you and Sachi are comfortable.” 

You didn’t know what else to say, so you just looked back at your peaceful son who was hugging his elmo plush like the cute angel he was. Even though he was growing so fast, you could still remember how he was just as small as a puppy in your arms when he was first born. The memory of it caused you to press your lips on his forehead, caressing his soft, white hair. At some point while observing the scene, your son’s father thought it would be a good idea to slide the blanket further up your shoulders, acting as though he was only doing it to keep Sachiro warm. And later, he sat on the reclined airplane seat, drinking the coffee that was served to him by the stewardess. 

It was crazy. 

Crazy that Toji could be lying next to you and you would feel nothing. But Gojou was meters away from you and your mind was on a never-ending race. 

Just before noon, the airplane landed safely at JFK airport and Satoru’s driver took you straight to Central Park Towers, treated like a V.I.P. by security just because your ex-husband was Japan’s third richest person and second most influential businessman. At times like these, you would almost forget the power Satoru held even before he was the chairman. You two were almost royalty. Now that he was leading the Gojou Group, his reputation only grew more despite the scandal of your broken marriage. He knew not to share his relationship publicly anymore nor did he expose Sachiro to any of his social media. It was a mutual decision for you to keep your son away from the spotlight knowing the scrutiny and the lack of privacy that would enter your lives once again—all the unnecessary noise, the unwanted comments, the unruly attention. Besides, for safety reasons, Sachiro had to be hidden from the public since he would become the sole heir to his father’s conglomerate, inheriting his parents combined assets that could one day make him the richest and most sought after bachelor in Japan. 

“Mamaaa!” A lively Sachi came running to you as soon as he entered the lobby of the apartment suites, his father following him behind. 

“Careful, baby!” you said, standing at the lobby while talking to your housekeeper, “You might trip.” 

Satoru decided to carry his son after noticing your worried expression and immediately walked towards you. He was all smiles as he looked at Sachiro’s cheerful blue eyes. “He seems a little excited, isn’t he?” 

“He lived here for almost three years,” you answered, signaling a quick ‘thank you’ to your housekeeper before guiding your boys to the elevator. “He must’ve missed the place. Did you, Sachi?”

“Yes, mama~”

It was a little bittersweet for your ex-husband, though. Especially the moment he stepped inside the apartment, looking at every corner and realizing that it was the same place you had lived in back when he was suffering from emotional distress on the other side of the world. This apartment was where his own child grew up in and he had no idea he had even existen then. Not only did that make you a terrible ex-wife, but it also made you a heartless mother. You had separated them and now you were taking him to the place where you had his son hidden from him. 

That wasn’t your intention. That was never your intention. 

“I’m glad you chose a nice place,” he complimented, acting as casual as possible. “Does your father own this place or?”

“Gen loaned it to me,” you said, holding Sachiro’s hand while letting Satoru follow you closely. You stopped at one of the guest rooms and urged the tall man to feel at home. “You can stay here for the meantime.” 

“I don’t wanna make things uncomfortable for Akemi.” He looked away, avoiding your eyes. “I can just stay at a hotel—” 

“Dada!” His mini-me tugged at his hand along with yours. You already knew that those puppy eyes would look back at the both of you. “Sachi wants Dada to stay.”

Frankly, you weren’t upset a while ago, but since he had to bring up Akemi and make it seem like her feelings were his priority, you lost all the will to be kind. Was their relationship that deep for him to act like such a loyal, righteous partner? Where was that same loyalty when he married you? “Do whatever.” 

Noticing the tension between his parents, Sachiro’s eyes started to well up with tears and that was all it took for you two to completely focus your attention back to your 3-year old. 

“Sachi…” Satoru tried to reach for his son, but you (spitefully) beat him to it. 

“It’s okay, my baby. Don’t cry,” you comforted your son, picking him up and carrying him in your arms, “Daddy will still visit you every day even if he's staying at a hotel.” 

Satoru, as guilty as ever, shook his head and wiped his son’s eyes. “No. I’ll stay here for Sachi, okay? Don’t cry anymore.” 

It felt like hours sitting on that enormous sofa, staring at the television screen even though your mind was miles away. You had already texted Toji good night and reassured him that everything was fine, but you still couldn’t stop thinking about what he was doing back home. Sachiro had fallen asleep almost half an hour ago, and how you wished you could also enjoy your slumber while snuggling under those heated blankets, but how could you? How could you be comfortable in the presence of an ex-husband who was coming out of his room, freshly showered in his low-waisted sweatpants and tight-fitting black shirt? Not to mention how he was obviously flexing his arms while drying his mop of messy, white hair with a towel. Ridiculous. A little seductive, but definitely ridiculous. 

“Still up?” His sky blue eyes met yours as soon as he looked up. 

You adjusted your position on the sofa and leaned on the corner, pulling a small cushion to place above your thighs. “Can’t sleep.” 

And the night went on just like that. You, sitting on the couch. Him, sitting on the other end as if going near you might suffocate him. It didn’t help that the silence was beginning to be too uncomfortable. You couldn’t tell what he was thinking of. Perhaps Akemi? Perhaps you? You doubted the latter. 

“I think…” You cleared your throat to escape from the awkward tension. “I think I’m gonna go for a night swim. You can go to sleep next to Sachi tonight, just make sure not to wake him up.” 

Satoru’s curious gaze trailed on you as you got up and tightened your robe. “It’s a little too late at night to go for a swim, no?” 

You couldn’t even face him as you responded. “I need to clear my mind off some things.” And by things, you meant him and this whole mess of a situation that you had put yourselves together. Two divorcees staying in the same living space wasn’t exactly a brilliant idea to begin with.

“Want me to join you?” asked Satoru, and he himself could not believe he asked that question. He may have asked it out of his innate care for you, probably worried for no damn reason. What he didn’t realize was how wrong his suggestion was, especially that you two were dating other people now. 

If only you were such a cruel person, how ironic would it be if you allowed Satoru Gojou to join you for a quick night swim? 

How ironic would it be for you to feel each other’s warmth under the crystal pool, getting carried away by the romantic lights that lit the city? 

How ironic would it be if the intense sexual tension ended with you doing things under the sheets, completely disregarding the fact that the both of you had respective partners who were overthinking this exact NYC trip?

How ironic would it be if, for once in your life, you became the cheater? 

Thankfully, you didn’t have the mindset of a cheating person. 

However, it was Satoru who took back his initial offer. “Never mind. Forget I even asked that,” he muttered, sounding annoyed more so to himself rather than at you. 

You offered a nonchalant shrug. “Okay.” 

And as you were heading to the poolside, you could sense Gojou’s presence behind even though he just very clearly rejected the idea of going on a swim with you. He was still the same confusing man that you married before. Only now, he was ten times worse. “Wait, Y/N.”

“What?” You turned around, annoyed at his push-and-pull behavior. At this point, you didn’t really care what he was thinking of anymore. All you did was to take off your robe, leaving yourself with only your underwear on before you slowly got down on the pool. 

Gojou, on the other hand, was ridding himself of his shirt and sweatpants to join you in the pool with just his boxers on. What even was this situation? You two had that same question in your head despite swimming at the edge of the pool to stare at the cityscape. “I only asked to join you because I wanted to talk. That’s all.” 

You wanted to laugh at how he was clearing his intentions to you. 

“Why do you sound defensive around me?” He couldn’t see it, but you were rolling your eyes as you leaned against the pool coping. “I never knew Akemi would be the jealous type.” 

Satoru looked surprised by your claim, seeming as though he didn’t recognize the kind of person you were anymore. You were never this unreasonably sarcastic nor acidic with your words during your marriage even at the height of his affair with Sera, yet you had just become the worst version of yourself. “She isn’t,” he muttered, finding his spot next to you, “But I don’t wanna give her a reason to be.” 

You huffed. “Don’t get ahead of yourself. You make it sound like I’m gonna make a move on you or something.” 

“I never said that.” 

“You were thinking about it.” 

“Says who?” 

What is it about Satoru Gojou that makes him so irritating? Was it the way he talks? The way he thinks he’s always right? The way he acts like he’s such a clean person? 

“Please,” you retorted, bitterly. “Toji isn’t comfortable having you around me, either. Just so you know.” 

“Can we just—” There. His last string of patience finally snapped and his true colors came to show when he grabbed your wrist and made you face him. The spiteful Satoru. He was back, even just for a second. “Y/N, I’m not trying to argue with you here. I’m trying to talk to you like a civilized person. You’re the mother of my child and I respect you. I’d still care for you and will always protect you, but I want you to at least act like a fucking person around me. You’re a grown woman.” 

Wasn’t it bad that he, of all people, was basically telling you to grow up? Memories of your marriage and all the back-and-forth arguments that you had with him flashed before your eyes. He should be the last one to say such a thing. “You’re the one who’s been crossing the fucking line with me since day one, Gojou. Don’t tell me to—”

“And do you wish I had just killed myself for you to forgive me?!” The ridges of his neck became prominent, making his anger much visible now. He was staring down at you intensely, backing you against the edge of the pool, trapping you in between his arms. “I’d have probably done that. But you��You did unforgivable things to me and look how easy it was for me to forgive you.” 

You looked away, not trying to have this conversation again. Not trying to have your guilt eat your heart out. Maybe your behavior really had become too much and it was about time you take a step back and realize how ridiculous you had been acting because no way was this man trying to make a better point than you. 

“I slept with Akemi, I know. She’s your best friend, I fucking know. But I never did that to get back at you,” his voice bore so much authority in them. “I begged on my knees just to be with you again. Swallowed my pride just for you to be my wife again!” His breathing became ragged. “But you chose to move on. You said you love Toji. You said you’d be happier without me, so why don’t I deserve to be happy without you?” 

The inability to speak wasn’t because you were at a loss of words. The problem was choosing the right ones. Words that wouldn’t put you in a disadvantageous position. Words that wouldn’t make you look like an unreasonable person. 

“You wished me well when you first found out about Akemi and I. You said you don’t care who I choose to date even if that choice is her,” he said, much calmer this time. He was placing his forehead against yours, body pressed against each other. “If that was true, then why are you still so angry with me?” 

Your heart raced as you locked eyes with him. His eyes were the same kind of blue that reflected off of the surface of the pool. Anyone could easily get lost in it, but you knew where to place yourself in order not to. “I’m… not angry…” 

“Baby, you and I both know that’s not true,” he said with a serious gaze, lifting your chin with his hand. 

But you swatted it away, averting your eyes. “Don’t call me baby. You’re being ridiculous.” 

With a loud sigh, Gojou gave up and simply placed his forehead on your shoulder, letting you feel the weight of his head and the warmth of his breath. “If you were still my wife, I’d have kissed you right now,” he declared, breathing heavily as if stopping with all of his will to do what he just said. “I’d touch every inch of you, tell you how much I love you, carry you back into that room, and make more beautiful babies with you…” 

“Satoru,” you warned just as he pulled away, smiling despite the sorrow in his eyes. 

“…But I won’t do that. I’m not gonna do that,” he claimed and sounded like he was convincing himself rather than clearing it up. “Akemi doesn’t deserve a partner who can’t move on from his ex-wife, so I’m doing my best to forget about you.” 

Your breathing took a halt. You weren’t sure where those tiny pricks in your heart came from. Toji needed the same. He deserved a wife who wasn’t pining for her ex-husband. Satoru was just being true. 

“Then, forget about me,” you gave a barely audible reply. 

Gojou pulled away and kept his distance now, showing that he was indeed trying to stick to his words. “I will.” 

Why did it hurt when it shouldn’t have? 

“Good.” 

He looked at you with eyes that carried a million emotions. But what was most visible was him seeing the light, probably realizing that he truly was doing the right thing and that he was proud of himself for being able to resist you. Because then, that only meant he was only a few steps away from the path of moving on. That if he could let you go, then he could live a better life. 

It only made sense why he pulled that little stunt back there—being close enough to you was probably his way of differentiating how his body reacted to you versus how it reacted to Akemi. And now that he was able to determine whatever difference that might be, it would be easier for him to know what exactly to avoid. 

After all, you two would be spending the rest of your lives as a present mom and dad to Sachiro. Co-parenting was your only connection and the only way to make that work without falling for each other was to rid yourselves of any kind of attraction towards one another. 

Good for him. 

“Let’s be good parents, Y/N.” Satoru looked at you from across the pool. “Let’s set a good example for Sachi and show that divorced parents can still be good parents. Let’s not be toxic to each other, especially not in front of him.” His words were coming from his personal experience and as you knew the whole history behind the mess within his family, you were truthfully considerate of his words. His traumatic experiences were what shaped him to become the problematic man you once married, and he was doing his best not to let his own son be the same. “I’ll provide Sachiro with everything he needs and I’ll always be present in his life, so please let me have as much time with him as possible. I’m making up for the three years I lost with him.” 

You nodded. “I don’t have a problem with that. 

As the established relationship you had with Gojou became more professional and strictly transactional, the distance between you two also grew more and more. There was no longer any space for love and intimacy. There was only familiarity and acquaintanceship. 

“Go to sleep soon,” he said without sending another glance your way, climbing out of the pool and reaching for his clothes, “We have a long day tomorrow.” 

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I went completely bananas and wrote a full analysis of Joker Out and JO fandom stuff and situation... idk

Hi baby boos!

I’ve seen some confusion regarding JO’s latest announcements and social media activity (or lack thereof) so I've tried to analyze the current situation with a critical eye 🤓

I don't use Tumblr much so you're probably more familiar with my Twitter but I got suggested to post this here for easier reading (and... better audience in general 👀)

Long rant under the cut:

Before I begin I must point out that these are my opinions and theories. I have no idea how JO’s communication and management is being organized right now, I’m just making assumptions based on my perception as a fan 🤷‍♀️

(also I’m a communication graduate but my studies and current job cover this sector only tangentially so I may not know how some/most of this works…)

Let’s start with comparing last year’s situation to the current one: one year ago the boys were riding high on the wave of enthusiasm, having had a successful ESC (despite the ending placement) and having gained a lot of attention as fan favorite competitors ✨

A very high % of the growing fanbase, esp the international one, was coming directly or tangentially through ESC and how do you maintain that attention once the contest is over? you increase your social media presence and you start planning international concerts. which they did!

This constant exposure to content made the fandom flourish: we were all witnessing how easily people from everywhere could join and already feel at the very center of attention, both because JO’s communication was being very active and successful and also thanks to fanmade organizations like JokerOutSubs, group chats, old time Slovenian fans sharing juicy pre-ESC content, etc. I'll be grateful forever

We had a past year that could be divided into 2 halves in terms of communication: it all went extremely well until more or less the end of 2023 (last tour dates in Spain) and then started gradually becoming very odd and chaotic all through 2024 until last month’s complete draught

We know that they mostly tend to manage their online presence on their own, so ofc during breaks and during very busy times is harder for them to find good content to share. They had also been very clear about needing time off their phones all through the London era and the album recording in Hamburg, so that didn’t come as a surprise for fans 🤷‍♀️

But having very sensible, personal reasons to quit/decrease social media presence has unfortunately no meaning in communication, where the laws are very simple: once you stop sharing, you stop existing

I don’t want to criticize their choices, because they are entitled to their privacy and offline time. I’m just pointing out that this very long, hiccup-y period probably could have been avoided with better management and with the presence of a smm/pre-planned sm communication 🙃

It also unfortunately happened concurrently to the new ESC season, which was bound to “organically” erode part of the fandom anyway, and to an EU tour that, although successful, has still highlighted a lazy/bad management and yet again a communication that made little to no sense at times (es. the whole campaign that subtly asked people to go to more than one concert, which clearly made fans with less financial and logistical possibilities feel ‘lacking’ and ‘inferior’) 🙄

In their defense, the tour was to establish a fanbase more than gaining more fans and exposure, so pushing for getting more of a loyal than an occasional fanbase wasn’t completely wrong an idea… it just backfired

And it did because the greatest part of their international fanbase is made of very young people who aren’t financially independent and whose interests are bound to be fleeting and shifting ESPECIALLY when they aren’t constantly met with content production/consumption

Let’s also not forget that having completely shifted their attention to international waters at the expense of the Slovenian/regional fanbase has been very risky. We still can’t tell if the gamble was successful or not

It’s never a good idea to ignore/neglect your hardcore supporters, the very people that helped you raise to your current standards. it’s true they are the most loyal, but they are also very easily the ones that could feel more betrayed

I also think it’s very risky trying to shift the fans’ content consumption out of social media and into a (controlled, easier to manage, ofc) site like Openstage for two main reasons: as said before, complete disappearance from socials means communicational suicide and until now, the “dedicated content” directed toward fans on the site has been… too bland and generic (sorry)(they can learn how to improve that)

Openstage has other very interesting uses tho, firstly the early access to ticket sales and secondly the tracking of international fan presence, which was pretty clearly the main goal and reason why they opened the site in the first place... so it’s not ex ante a bad communication choice, just (until now) one that has yet to show its potential and usefulness

So what now? I think it’s time they make a few considerations and sensible choices to maintain what’s currently the status quo and in order to tackle festival season in the best way

They need to keep their international presence by opening their fanbase to a new kind of fans: festivals bring exposure to bands from a very specific type of fanbase, more interested in music than in contents. If they manage to capture the interest of Sziget people, for example, they could gather a new type of international fanbase less interested in the “social media” content consumption and more in the “I wanna see these guys play again, somewhere else, maybe a show of their own” way

(which, to be completely fair, could be the best choice to cure their current crazy/shifting/confusing fanbase state, giving them more peace of mind, more privacy and a more “normal” rock band experience than the one they had in the past year… that we can all agree has been pretty bad at times)

I personally think this summer season must go in the quantity direction (gaining more new fans) and at the same time in the quality direction (less shows, bigger stages) and this is why some of you are disappointed in seeing so little shows compared to last year or to the SYS tour... I get it

Many of us, me included, won’t be seeing JO live for the whole summer season, and I’m aware that is disappointing, but I hope this analysis has helped you put things into perspective and consider maybe one of the possible reasons why this next phase for Joker Out is being organized this way

I’m still hoping they’ll find a good compromise with their social media communication, because right now I really feel that being the main issue with the gradual but constant drop in traction (please boys hire a smm. i adore jan’s sad edits and the unhinged video and stories like the next person but serious work has to be done too)

Ending the rant on a note of hope: I wish to see you all enjoy the summer and the content to come and I hope for the boys to have a successful, fun season full of new experiences, new music, new people, fresh ideas for the future. I’m honestly very excited for what’s to come! 🌻

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Let’s face it running a business in today’s digital world is not easy. There’s so much to think about.

You need a good looking brand. A website or app that works smoothly. You need to be visible online whether it’s on Google, social media, or ads. And you need all of it to work together to actually bring you customers.

Most business owners know they need these things. But here’s what often happens:

You hire a designer to make a logo.

You find a developer to build your website.

You bring in a separate agency to do SEO or ads.

You try to manage it all even if it’s not your area of expertise.

The result? You’re working with different people, from different places, with different ideas. Things take longer. The brand looks different on each platform. Deadlines are missed. Costs grow higher. And worst of all the results aren’t what you hoped for.

If you’ve been there, you’re not alone.

That’s why more and more businesses are turning to complete digital solutions a smarter way to grow online.

What Is a Complete Digital Solution?

A complete digital solution means working with one trusted team that handles everything related to your online presence all under one roof.

We’re talking about:

Building your brand from scratch

Designing websites and apps your users will love

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It’s like building a house with one contractor who takes care of every part instead of hiring a plumber, an electrician, and a builder separately and hoping they all work together.

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The Key Services You Get With a Complete Digital Partner 1) Branding:

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A company website

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The Benefits:

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A great portfolio can be a professional business card showcasing the skills, accomplishments, and unique style of an influencer while leading to profitable opportunities. It helps influencers exhibit their best work, including social media profiles and collaborations with complete engagement statistics. While Instagram alone has over 2.5 billion users, the influencers must differentiate themselves to catch the audience’s attention. A variety of projects, including videos, reviews, brand collaborations, or UGC (User-Generated Content), can be a great way to highlight versatility and creativity.

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These examples emphasize how a website builder tool is important, that allows influencers to create their own personal and brand-coordinated platforms stating their unique skills and partnerships. This platform is designed to help creators promote their brands, grow their audiences, and increase opportunities to generate revenue.

Let’s discover how a website builder tool has allowed creators to build their digital presence in detail!

How Website Builder Tool Empowers Creators

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Establish a Strong Online Presence

A website builder tool helps influencers showcase their unique online appearance while being professional and showing their identity using style and personality. This tool acts as the core for the users, where they can add their various content, such as videos, portfolios, and e-commerce, all in one place. In addition to that, this can help in brand consistency and give the user a good experience.

Unlocking Monetization Opportunities

Creators are enabled to use e-commerce integration through the website builders, allowing them to sell products, merchandise, and digital downloads directly. They may also utilize affiliate marketing with brands and promote the products to receive a commission for each product sold.

Providing Analytics for Growth

My Wall has features like a website builder platform that comes with analysis tools that observe the traffic of visitors, clicks, and conversions. Creators get these insights that can be very useful for them as they can see what their audience likes in terms of content, further, they can use the same data to change their strategies accordingly

Showcasing Portfolios and Achievements

A website is the digital portfolio of a creator—a place where he or she can gather all the work, associations, and accomplishments in one place. The website builders successfully present influencer campaigns, testimonials, and audience engagement data. By taking this step, creators can increase their influence, trust and attract sponsors and collaborators.

Website builder platforms are making it easier for creators to build a professional online presence and, at the same time, are providing new paths for growth and revenue generation. Explore why My Wall is the best website builder tool for creating a professional online presence and driving growth and revenue.

Why My Wall as the Best Website Builder Tool

These are some main reasons that showcase why My Wall is the best tool for creating your digital presence.

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Creators are empowered by My Wall to monetize their website with:

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My Wall simplifies partnerships with brands through features like:

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Media kit integration to present key information (audience demographics, pricing, etc.).

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My Wall - Discover Extra Features

Auto DM feature: Sometimes it’s not possible for creators to respond to every comment with product link manually, here is the solution, Auto DM feature of My Wall. The tool takes care of sending personalized messages, with the links and affiliate details requested by the users in the comment directly to them. Therefore, the creators get substantial benefit from their time and energy.

Link in Bio Tool : My Wall is a tech platform offer a free to use link in bio tool to enable creators to gather different categories of their presence online such as products, services, websites, portfolios, and many others into a unique and identifiable link. It can be compared to a dynamic portfolio, where the owners can modify various elements and showcase previous success stories to make themselves appeal to possible future partners.

Conclusion

A strong online presence is essential for people to gain greater visibility, make an audience grow, and get monetary benefits from their content. For this, it is necessary to adopt the best website builder tool. These tools are super effective for creators who can present portfolios, build communities, and monetize content.

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Digital marketing is far less expensive than conventional marketing techniques like radio, TV, or print ads. You may spend less money and reach more people.

Thanks to clever digital strategies, even tiny firms can now compete with big brands. A well-thought-out campaign from an expert Prayagraj digital marketing business can increase your leads and ROI (return on effort).

One of the biggest advantages of digital marketing is that you can track everything. You can see how many people saw your ad, clicked your link, visited your website, or made a purchase.

This helps you understand what works and what doesn’t. The best digital marketing company in Allahabad will give you regular performance reports so you can make better business decisions.

3. Communicate with the Correct People at the Appropriate Time

The goal of digital marketing is to reach the right people, not just more people. By using technologies like social media targeting, SEO, and Google Ads, you may connect with your interested clients according to their region, age, hobbies, and behavior.

This results in more conversions, higher-quality leads, and less effort spent. A trusted digital marketing institute in Allahabad is adept at using these resources for faster business growth.

4. Enhances Brand Reputation and Trust

Customers will have more faith in companies with a strong web presence in 2025. They examine internet reviews, social media accounts, your website, and even your response to comments.

5.The Future Is Mobile Marketing                                

Nowadays, the majority of individuals access the internet via cellphones. Everything takes place on mobile devices, including online booking and buying. Your company must thus be mobile-friendly.

Digital marketers make sure that all of your content, advertisements, and website are mobile-friendly. The top digital marketing agency in Allahabad ensures that your brand functions quickly and looks great across all platforms.

6. Local SEO Helps in Local Domination

Local SEO, or search engine optimization, is essential if your company is based locally. When a local person searches for your product or service, it helps your company show up at the top.

For instance, your company needs to appear first when someone searches for "top doctor in Allahabad" or "best salon in Prayagraj." Here is where boosting your business profile on Google and local listings is where an Allahabad digital marketing agency can really help. 

7. Digital Marketing Continues to Change

The digital world is always changing. New technology, trends, and platforms are always emerging. In 2025, what worked in 2023 might not work. Businesses thus require a workforce that is up-to-date and flexible.

To keep you ahead of the competition, the top digital marketing firm in Allahabad will always employ the newest technologies, fashions, and approaches. 

In conclusion

Digital marketing will be important in 2025, along with Whether you want to attract new customers, grow your brand, or increase your sales, digital marketing offers the tools and strategies to help you reach your goals.

You may obtain professional assistance, a higher profile, and long-term success by collaborating with Allahabad's top digital marketing agency. Select a reputable Prayagraj digital marketing firm and services now if you're prepared to expand your company online, and you'll be amazed at the impact.

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How to Start a Career in Digital Content Creation & Influencer Marketing?

In today’s digital-first world, businesses rely more than ever on online platforms to engage with their audiences. This growing digital landscape has opened exciting opportunities in digital content creation and influencer marketing—particularly for fresh graduates and young professionals eager to make an impact online.

If you’re passionate about social media, branding, and storytelling, this blog will guide you on how to break into these dynamic fields and build a fulfilling, future-ready career.

Who is a Digital Content Creator?

A digital content creator produces videos, blogs, social media posts, and other forms of content to educate, entertain, or promote a brand or message. Using creativity, digital tools, and marketing knowledge, they aim to engage the audience and build brand visibility.

From Instagram reels to YouTube tutorials, creators are shaping how the world consumes information—and you can be one of them.

How to Become a Digital Content Creator

Here are the key steps to start your content creation journey:

1. Choose the Right Platform

Decide where you want to create—YouTube, Instagram, a blog, or podcasts. Choose platforms that align with your interests and strengths.

2. Build Your Personal Brand

Consistency is key. Share authentic, high-quality content that reflects your values and connects with your audience.

3. Develop Your Unique Voice

Your tone, personality, and style set you apart. Find your creative signature and let it shine in everything you post.

The Importance of Digital Marketing in Content Creation

Digital marketing supercharges your content by increasing reach and engagement. Here’s how:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Helps your content rank higher and be easily discovered online.

Audience Targeting: Allows you to reach the right people with the right content at the right time.

Performance Tracking: Analyzing content performance helps you adjust your strategy and improve results.

Marketing-Driven Content: By aligning with brand goals, creators can turn their content into business opportunities.

Career Opportunities in Digital Content Creation

As a content creator, you can explore multiple career paths:

Content Creator: Create engaging content across multiple platforms.

Social Media Manager: Build and manage a brand’s online presence.

Content Strategist: Plan, analyze, and guide the content development process for maximum impact.

What is an Influencer Marketing Specialist?

An influencer marketing specialist connects brands with digital influencers who promote products and services to their followers. Their job involves finding suitable influencers, planning campaigns, managing partnerships, and tracking results.

Skills Required for Influencer Marketing Careers

To thrive in influencer marketing, focus on building the following skills:

Communication & Negotiation: Build long-term partnerships with influencers and clients.

Digital Marketing Knowledge: Understand SEO, algorithms, trends, and marketing tools.

Data Analysis: Use analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and optimize strategies.

Organisation & Detail Orientation: Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables with precision.

How to Find Jobs in Influencer Marketing

Looking to get started? Here’s how:

Explore Job Portals: Search roles like “influencer outreach specialist” or “campaign manager.”

Network Actively: Attend industry events and join professional communities.

Intern or Freelance: Gain hands-on experience through short-term projects to build your portfolio.

Career Growth in Content Creation & Influencer Marketing

These fast-growing industries offer numerous paths for advancement:

Influencer Marketing Roles

Outreach Specialist: Builds and nurtures influencer relationships.

Campaign Manager: Oversees execution and ensures campaigns meet business goals.

Marketing Manager: Leads the influencer strategy and manages budgets and analytics.

Content Creation Roles

Senior Creator: Focuses on high-level brand collaborations.

Creative Director: Leads content teams and visual storytelling.

Brand Consultant: Offers strategic advice to businesses on content and branding.

Conclusion

Whether you dream of being the next viral creator or managing large-scale influencer campaigns, there’s room for you in the digital world. With creativity, consistency, and the right strategy, you can turn your passion into a full-time career.Need expert guidance to get started? Connect with Lifestage Career Counsellor and take the first step toward your dream job in digital content creation or influencer marketing.

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Get Noticed Online with the Best Digital Marketing Agency in Bhopal

In today’s fast-paced digital world, standing out online isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a local business owner, a startup founder, or an established brand, your online presence can make or break your success. That’s where the best Digital Marketing Agency in Bhopal comes in. If you're looking to skyrocket your visibility, drive real engagement, and convert clicks into loyal customers, you're in the right place.

Why Digital Marketing Matters More Than Ever

Let’s face it — traditional advertising methods are no longer enough. While newspaper ads and billboards may still play a role, most customers are now searching for services online. Whether it’s Google, Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook, your brand needs to be where your audience is.

A trusted Advertising Agency in Bhopal understands the local market dynamics and can help craft a powerful digital presence that gets you noticed. With tailored strategies, they can position your brand right in front of potential customers at the exact moment they’re looking for your services.

What to Expect from the Best Digital Marketing Agency in Bhopal

Partnering with the best digital marketing agency in Bhopal means getting more than just fancy graphics or boosted posts. It means you’re working with experts who analyze your business goals, study your competition, and build a custom plan to achieve real results.

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

SEO is the backbone of digital marketing. With smart keyword strategies and technical optimization, your website will rank higher on Google — making it easier for people to find you when they search for relevant services.

2. Social Media Marketing

From engaging content to targeted ad campaigns, social media gives you a direct line to your audience. A top Digital Marketing Company in Bhopal knows how to create content that resonates and drives conversions.

3. Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC)

PPC campaigns, like Google Ads, can bring in fast results and qualified traffic. The right agency will help manage your ad spend wisely, ensuring high ROI.

4. Content Creation & Branding

Telling your story is key. Quality content builds trust and authority. Whether it’s blogs, videos, or infographics, good content keeps your audience coming back.

5. Website Design & Development

Your website is your digital storefront. A sleek, fast, and mobile-friendly site is essential — and the right team will ensure it matches your brand and converts visitors into customers.

Why Local Expertise Matters

Choosing an advertising agency in Bhopal isn’t just about proximity — it’s about local insight. Agencies that understand the Bhopal market can target the right demographics and create culturally relevant content that speaks to your audience.

They know what works in the local landscape and can give you that edge over generic, one-size-fits-all marketing companies.

Final Words

Now that you understand the value of working with a top-notch agency, the next step is finding the right partner. That’s where My Marketing Wave comes in.

At My Marketing Wave, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. As a results-driven Digital Marketing Company in Bhopal, we focus on what matters — growing your brand, increasing your reach, and generating real leads. Whether you're a small business or an established brand, we tailor our strategies to fit your unique goals and vision.

We’re proud to be recognized as the Best Digital Marketing Agency in Bhopal, and we’re even prouder of the success stories we've helped create. From SEO to social media, from Google Ads to content creation — we do it all, and we do it with passion.

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Why Hiring a Social Media Marketing Agency in Kochi is Crucial for Your Brand’s Growth

In today’s ever-evolving digital space, social media isn’t just a platform for conversations—it’s a powerful tool for business visibility, customer engagement, and revenue generation. Whether you're a startup or an established brand, partnering with a professional social media marketing agency in Kochi can be the game-changing move your business needs.

With social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube driving customer behavior, businesses that fail to leverage these channels risk falling behind. That’s where local expertise meets strategy—delivered by Kochi’s leading digital professionals.

Understanding the Role of a Social Media Marketing Agency in Kochi

A social media marketing agency in Kochi provides comprehensive solutions to help brands build and maintain a dynamic presence online. These agencies are equipped with skilled strategists, content creators, ad specialists, and designers who work together to craft results-driven campaigns tailored to your target audience.

Key services include:

Strategy development and competitor analysis

Organic and paid campaign management

Content creation (videos, carousels, reels, infographics)

Influencer collaborations

Analytics and performance tracking

Unlike DIY or in-house methods, professional agencies deliver a data-backed, creative, and consistent approach across platforms.

Why Choose a Kochi-Based Social Media Marketing Agency

Hiring a social media marketing agency in Kochi provides significant advantages, especially if your business caters to the local or regional market.

1. Local Market Insights

Agencies based in Kochi understand:

The local culture, dialect, and preferences

Region-specific events and buying trends

Effective messaging in both Malayalam and English

Geo-targeting tactics for better ad relevance

This local understanding translates into more personalized and engaging content, which builds deeper customer relationships.

2. Creative and Strategic Expertise

Top agencies in Kochi don’t just post content—they tell stories. They understand what your audience wants to see, when to post, and how to craft messages that convert. From festive campaigns to influencer partnerships, they use creativity backed by data to build meaningful engagement.

Results You Can Expect from the Right Agency

A trusted social media marketing agency in Kochi will help your business achieve the following goals:

Increased Brand Awareness: Reach thousands of potential customers daily through organic and paid efforts.

Better Engagement: Interact with your audience, respond to queries, and build brand loyalty.

Lead Generation: Run targeted ad campaigns that convert viewers into inquiries and sales.

Consistent Growth: Monthly content calendars and optimized ad spends ensure stable progress.

Improved Customer Trust: Well-designed content and customer feedback highlight your professionalism and reliability.

Industries Benefiting from Social Media in Kochi

From tourism and hospitality to healthcare and education, almost every industry in Kochi benefits from powerful social media strategies.

Restaurants and Cafes: Use visually appealing posts and reviews to attract foodies.

Boutiques and Fashion Stores: Showcase collections with trending reels and influencer tie-ups.

Hospitals and Clinics: Build credibility with educational content and patient testimonials.

Real Estate and Builders: Generate leads with walkthrough videos, virtual tours, and promotions.

Education and Coaching Centers: Promote results, facilities, and admission campaigns effectively.

Choosing the Right Social Media Marketing Agency in Kochi

Before selecting an agency, consider the following:

Portfolio of past clients and industries served

Style and quality of content across platforms

Client reviews and retention rate

Pricing and flexibility of service packages

Transparency in performance reports and KPIs

A good agency doesn’t just deliver services—they become a partner in your brand journey.

Conclusion

If you're aiming to elevate your brand’s online presence and connect meaningfully with your audience, partnering with a reliable social media marketing agency in Kochi is the smart move. With regional insights, creative flair, and strategic execution, these agencies help brands grow, engage, and thrive in the digital age.

Don’t let your competitors outshine you on social platforms. Make the shift now and watch your digital story unfold with purpose and impact.

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Boost Your Local Presence: Jaipur’s Trusted Local SEO Experts

Are you a business owner in Jaipur looking to attract more local customers? Whether you run a boutique, a café, a dental clinic, or a service-based company, being visible online in your local area is no longer optional. It's essential. And that's where we come in. 👇

💼 Who We Are

At Br Soft Solution, we specialize in Local SEO services in Jaipur designed to put your business on the map—literally! From Google Maps to local listings and top spots on search engines, we help your customers find you before they find your competitors.

📍 Why Local SEO Matters (Especially in Jaipur)

Let’s be honest—Jaipur is buzzing with local businesses, and standing out isn’t easy. Here’s how Local SEO gives you the edge:

✅ You show up in “Near Me” searches ✅ You get featured in Google’s local 3-pack ✅ You gain visibility on Google Maps ✅ You attract more foot traffic AND phone calls ✅ You build trust with online reviews

Imagine someone searching for “best chai café in Raja Park” and your café pops up on top. That’s the Local SEO magic we bring. ✨

🛠️ What We Do at Br Soft Solution

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every business is unique, and so is our strategy. Here's how we help you grow:

🔍 Google My Business Optimization 🗺️ NAP (Name, Address, Phone) Consistency Across Platforms ⭐ Review Management & Reputation Building 🔗 Local Citations & Backlink Building 📱 Mobile-Friendly Website Optimization 📈 Monthly Reports & Performance Tracking

📊 Real Results, Real Businesses

We've helped dozens of businesses in Jaipur increase local search visibility, generate more leads, and boost sales—all through strategic Local SEO.

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Dominate Local Search with Richardson’s Leading SEO Company: SEO Reimagined

In today’s fast-paced digital world, your online presence is everything. Whether you're running a cozy boutique on Main Street or leading a cutting-edge tech startup in the Richardson Innovation Quarter, getting noticed online can make or break your success. That’s where SEO Reimagined steps in — a premier SEO company based in Richardson, Texas, dedicated to helping local businesses dominate search engine results and reach more customers right in their backyard.

Why SEO Matters More Than Ever Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t just about stuffing keywords into your website or chasing Google’s ever-changing algorithm. It’s a strategic approach to increase your visibility when potential customers search for products or services like yours. With more people turning to Google to find local businesses, a strong SEO strategy is crucial — especially in a thriving city like Richardson, where competition can be fierce.

Consider this: 97% of people learn more about a local company online than anywhere else. If your business isn’t showing up in those top search results, you’re likely losing customers to competitors who are.

The Richardson Advantage – Go Local, Win Big Richardson is more than just a suburb of Dallas. It’s a bustling community known for its rich cultural diversity, high-tech economy, and supportive environment for entrepreneurs. From telecom giants and software developers to unique eateries and boutique shops, businesses here are as varied as the people they serve.

But with great opportunity comes the challenge of visibility. How do you make sure your business isn’t lost in the noise? By partnering with a reliable SEO company like SEO Reimagined, you’ll have the tools and expertise needed to rise to the top of local search results and stand out in your industry.

What Makes SEO Reimagined Different? At SEO Reimagined, we believe that SEO should be more than just technical jargon and generic strategies. We reimagine the SEO process to fit your business goals, your audience, and your local landscape. Here’s how we do it:

Local SEO Focused Our primary goal is to help Richardson businesses succeed locally. That means optimizing your Google Business Profile, targeting location-based keywords, earning high-quality local backlinks, and ensuring your name, address, and phone number (NAP) are consistent across all platforms.

Tailored SEO Strategies No two businesses are the same — and neither should their SEO strategies be. We take the time to understand your business, your competitors, and your customers before crafting a personalized SEO roadmap that aligns with your goals.

Transparent Reporting With SEO Reimagined, you’re never left in the dark. We provide clear, monthly reports that show real results — traffic growth, keyword rankings, conversion rates, and more — so you know exactly how your investment is paying off.

Content That Converts We create high-quality, keyword-rich content that not only ranks well but also speaks to your audience. Whether it’s blog posts, service pages, or FAQs, our content strategy is designed to attract, engage, and convert.

Ongoing Optimization SEO isn’t a one-time task — it’s an ongoing process. Our team continuously monitors your performance, adapts to algorithm changes, and refines your strategy to ensure you stay ahead of the competition.

Services Offered by SEO Reimagined We offer a full suite of SEO services tailored to help Richardson businesses succeed:

Local SEO Optimization – Get your business in front of nearby customers ready to buy.

On-Page SEO – We fine-tune your website’s structure, content, and metadata for peak performance.

Off-Page SEO – Boost your site’s authority through strategic link-building and online reputation management.

Technical SEO – From site speed to mobile responsiveness, we handle the backend optimizations that impact rankings.

Content Marketing – We craft SEO-friendly content that tells your story and builds trust with your audience.

Analytics and Reporting – Get clear insights into how your SEO is performing and where there’s room to grow.

Who We Work With Whether you're a new business trying to get noticed or an established brand looking to scale, SEO Reimagined is the SEO company Richardson businesses trust. We work with:

Local service providers (plumbers, electricians, landscapers)

Healthcare clinics and dental offices

Restaurants and coffee shops

Legal and financial professionals

E-commerce stores and online retailers

Startups and tech companies

The SEO Reimagined Promise We’re not just another SEO agency. We’re your partner in growth. When you work with us, you get more than rankings — you get real, measurable business results. Our team is passionate about helping Richardson businesses flourish in the digital age, and we’re committed to going above and beyond to help you succeed.

Ready to Grow? Let’s Talk If you're looking for a trustworthy, experienced SEO company in Richardson, Texas, SEO Reimagined is ready to help. We bring a local-first mindset, proven strategies, and a results-driven approach to every campaign. Let us help you turn online searches into real-world customers — and real growth for your business.

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PR Agency Review: Are You Keeping Up with Industry Trends?

Your business depends on clear communication. A strong public relations strategy builds trust and shapes perception. But is your agency delivering? A recent pr agency review reveals shifts in the industry. Some agencies lead, while others lag. This article explores current PR trends, spotlighting whether your agency matches the pace. Key players like BCW PR Agency and Edelman PR offer insights into what works.

Why a PR Agency Review Matters

A pr agency review helps you assess your agency’s performance. The PR industry moves fast. Clients demand measurable results, not just press releases. Agencies must adapt to new tools, platforms, and expectations. If your agency sticks to outdated methods, you risk falling behind.

Here’s why you should care:

Data-driven campaigns: Clients want proof of impact. Agencies must use analytics to show ROI.

Digital integration: Social media and online platforms dominate. Your agency needs expertise in these spaces.

Crisis readiness: Fast response times during crises protect your brand. Is your agency prepared?

Stakeholder engagement: Building relationships with diverse audiences matters more than ever.

A thorough pr agency review ensures your agency aligns with these priorities. Let’s dive into the trends shaping the industry.

Trend 1: Data-Driven PR Strategies

Numbers tell a story. Clients now expect agencies to back claims with data. BCW PR Agency excels here, using advanced analytics to track campaign performance. Their approach ties PR efforts to business outcomes, like increased sales or web traffic. You should ask your agency for similar metrics. Do they provide clear reports? Can they show how their work drives results?

For example, a tech firm hired BCW PR Agency to boost brand awareness. The agency used data to target specific demographics, resulting in a 20% increase in media mentions within three months. Your agency should offer this level of precision. If they don’t, it’s time to question their methods.

Trend 2: Digital and Social Media Mastery

Online platforms shape public opinion. A strong digital presence is non-negotiable. Edelman PR stands out by blending traditional PR with social media strategies. They create campaigns that resonate across platforms like X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Their work for a consumer brand last year generated 50,000 social shares in a single campaign.

Your agency must prioritize digital channels. Ask yourself: Do they understand your audience’s online habits? Do they create content that sparks engagement? If your agency ignores social media or treats it as an afterthought, they’re missing the mark. A pr agency review should confirm their digital expertise.

Trend 3: Crisis Communication in Real Time

Crises strike without warning. Your agency must act fast to protect your reputation. Top agencies prepare crisis plans in advance, ensuring quick, coordinated responses. Edelman PR helped a retail client navigate a product recall last year. Their team issued statements within hours, limiting negative coverage.

Does your agency have a crisis playbook? Test their readiness. Ask for a sample plan or review their past work. A pr agency review should reveal whether they can handle high-pressure situations. If they can’t, your brand could suffer.

Trend 4: Engaging Diverse Stakeholders

Your audience isn’t one-dimensional. Employees, customers, investors, and communities all matter. Agencies must craft messages that resonate with each group. BCW PR Agency shines in stakeholder engagement, creating tailored campaigns for different audiences. For a healthcare client, they developed employee-focused content that boosted morale during a merger.

Check if your agency segments audiences effectively. Do they understand the needs of your stakeholders? A pr agency review should confirm their ability to connect with varied groups. Weakness here means missed opportunities.

How to Conduct Your PR Agency Review

You don’t need a consultant to evaluate your agency. A focused pr agency review starts with clear steps. Here’s how to do it:

Set benchmarks: Define what success looks like. Is it media coverage, social engagement, or crisis recovery?

Request data: Ask for reports showing campaign results. Look for hard numbers, not vague claims.

Assess digital skills: Review their social media and online work. Do they drive measurable engagement?

Test crisis plans: Ask for their crisis response strategy. Ensure it’s proactive and detailed.

Check client feedback: Look at reviews or ask for references. Past performance predicts future results.

Compare your findings to industry leaders like BCW PR Agency and Edelman PR. These agencies set the standard. If your agency falls short, consider switching.

What Sets Top Agencies Apart

Not all agencies are equal. Leaders like Edelman PR and BCW PR Agency share key traits. They invest in technology, hiring experts in data and digital tools. They train staff to handle crises and engage stakeholders. Most importantly, they listen to clients, tailoring strategies to specific needs.

For instance, Edelman PR worked with a nonprofit to boost donations. They used targeted social ads and influencer partnerships, raising funds by 15% in six months. BCW PR Agency helped a financial firm rebuild trust after a scandal. Their transparent communication strategy restored investor confidence. Your agency should show a similar initiative. Do they bring fresh ideas? Do they adapt to your goals? A pr agency review uncovers these strengths or weaknesses.

Questions to Ask Your Agency

A pr agency review isn’t just about critique. It’s a chance to spark improvement. Ask your agency these questions:

How do you measure campaign success?

What digital tools do you use to engage audiences?

Can you share a recent crisis plan you executed?

How do you tailor messages for different stakeholders?

Their answers reveal their capabilities. Vague responses signal trouble. Clear, evidence-based answers show they’re keeping up.

The Cost of Falling Behind

An underperforming agency hurts your business. Poor campaigns waste money. Weak crisis responses damage trust. Outdated strategies miss audiences. A PR agency review protects you from these risks. It ensures your agency delivers value. Look at BCW PR Agency and Edelman PR. They evolve with the industry, delivering results that justify their fees. Your agency must do the same. If they don’t, you’re paying for mediocrity.

Moving Forward with Confidence

A PR agency review empowers you. It clarifies whether your agency meets your needs. Use the insights from this article to guide your evaluation. Focus on data, digital skills, crisis readiness, and stakeholder engagement. Compare your agency to top performers like Edelman PR and BCW PR Agency.

The PR industry won’t slow down. Your agency must keep pace. By conducting a pr agency review, you take control of your brand’s future. What will you do if your agency isn’t measuring up?