Press Release

For Immediate Release

Boysenberry Books announces new title, Cigarette Kisses.

Los Angeles, CA (November 7, 2007) - Boysenberry Books, the boys' love branch of Broccoli Books, is proud to announce that they have acquired the license and publishing rights for Cigarette Kisses by Nase Yamato.

Originally known in Japan as Kuchibiru no Yukue, Cigarette Kisses is a standalone boys' love graphic novel that is filled with intense drama within a steamy love triangle.

About Cigarette Kisses
Heartbreak abounds in this teen-themed manga from popular write and illustrator, Nase Yamato. Yusuke and Soji have been close since junior high and were flirting with the notion of becoming a couple. However, when Soji suddenly announced his intentions to marry, Yusuke was devastated. Three years have passed since these friends parted, and they meet by coincidence on a cigarette break at the same company. Still refusing to acknowledge his feelings for Yusuke, Soji faces to clash with his still simmering love for Yusuke and his duty towards his wife. Even Masahito, Soji’s kohai, enters the triangle to play with Yusuke's heart.

About Nase Yamato
Nase Yamato is a prolific author and artist of many romantic comedies and BL titles including Pet on Duty, Pretty Scoop, Skip Kiss, Mr. Convenience, and Kuchibiru no Yukue. Right now, she is working on making an illustration collection which planned to be on the "Dear+" December issue from Shinshokan.

About Boysenberry Books
Boysenberry Books specializes in publishing Japanese BL comics and graphic novels. Boysenberry Books is an imprint of Broccoli Books, a division of Broccoli International USA. More information is available at http://www.boysenberrybooks.com.

Information About Other Broccoli International USA Divisions Can Be Found At:
Broccoli International USA, Inc. http://www.bro-usa.com (Corporate)
Synch-Point http://www.synch-point.com (Anime Production)
Broccoli Books http://www.broccolibooks.com (Manga Production)

Contact Information
Director of Operations
Shizuki Yamashita, 310-815-0600
pr@bro-usa.com

Marketing Coordinator
Jonathan Kung, 310-815-0600
jonathan@bro-usa.com