I purchased the GACKT and YOU model prayer bead strap at the Mitsukoshi Alcott store in Shinjuku at the time. The string has a slight bend in it. I've kept it stored in a dark place since I stopped using it. I've lost the original bag, but I used it carefully, so there are no noticeable scratches (^^) Thank you! (^^) Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous, as it is stored by a private individual. #GACKT #Gackt #Halloween on Mercari