BluPetal Media Partners with Japanese Goods Maker, KyuNect., to Bring Hate Me, but Let Me Stay Merchandise to United States Audience

Tokyo, Japan & California, USA – [February 4th, 2026] – BluPetal Media, Inc., a boutique publisher and media company dedicated to celebrating Boys' Love, Girls' Love, Shoujo, and Josei content, today announced a landmark distribution partnership with KyuNect., a Japanese merchandise brand, specialized only in Boys' Love titles. This collaboration marks a significant step in making highly sought-after Boys' Love merchandise directly accessible to United States-based fans. The partnership will kick off with the US distribution of merchandise for popular BL omegaverse title: Hate Me, but Let Me Stay.

“We are thrilled to partner with KyuNect. to break down international barriers for BL fans,” said Tylor Starr, COO and Head of Content for BluPetal Media. “Our audience has a massive appetite for physical merchandise related to these captivating stories, and this partnership ensures that fans in the United States can celebrate their favorite titles, like Hate Me, but Let Me Stay, simultaneously with the Japanese release. This is a game-changer for the US-based BL community.”

KyuNect. expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting the expansion of their reach. “Through this partnership with BluPetal, we are proud to make 100% officially licensed Japanese merchandise directly accessible to the global community,” commented Kota Tanaka, CEO of Luface inc. “Together, BluPetal and KyuNect. will continue to connect the "love" shared by fans everywhere and contribute to the vibrant growth of BL culture.”

This initiative aligns with BluPetal Media's mission to create “Your Home for the Stories You Love” and is expected to set a new standard for merchandise accessibility in the Boys' Love, Girls' Love, Shoujo, and Josei markets outside of Japan.

Hate Me, but Let Me Stay: United States distribution of goods will commence on February 4th at 12pm PT to align with the upcoming release of Hate Me, but Let Me Stay Vol. 6 being released by Seven Seas Entertainment on February 3, 2026. The goods will be available on the BluPetal Shop located at https://shop.BluPetal.net.

About BluPetal Media, Inc.

BluPetal Media is a multi-platform publisher and media company specializing in manga and content for the female and LGBTQ+ audience. From deep-dive podcasts to premium licensed books and merchandise, BluPetal is committed to celebrating the stories that resonate most with modern readers and creating “Your Home for the Stories You Love.”

About KyuNect.

KyuNect., launched by Luface inc., is a specialized Japanese merchandise label dedicated to Boys' Love (BL). The name is a blend of "Kyun"—the Japanese word for the heart-throbbing sensation when falling in love—and "Connect." Guided by our mission to "Connect the love for BL through kyun content," we provide high-quality, officially licensed items crafted with deep respect for each work.