This is a reply letter I received from Maki Horikita around 2003, shortly after her debut. She was still in her third year of junior high school at the time, before she became famous through dramas, so I believe I was able to receive a proper reply. It's not just a typical autograph; it's a signature with her name clearly written, and it also includes her handwritten message, making it a very valuable item. In addition to expressing my support as a fan, I also wrote in my fan letter that I would work hard to achieve my own dreams, and she mentions that in her reply. I've included comparison images (image 3) as proof that it's handwritten. You can easily see the match, especially in the characters "頑" (gan - stubborn/persevering), "張" (ba - to stretch/extend), "堀" (hori - Horikita's family name), and "‼︎" (exclamation mark). Also, the name of the agency she belonged to at the time is printed at the bottom of the letter, which serves as further evidence (it's likely that this special paper was used when talents wrote replies to fan letters). Please note that I will be removing my name with a personal information protection stamp. (Please be aware that the envelope contains my address and name, so this is an auction for the letter only) As a bonus, I will also include a photo of her that I received at a shop in Nakano Broadway. I have kept it in good condition, but please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor imperfections. Maki Horikita Fan Letter Autograph Letter Message