Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_42 (year INTEGER, author VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the earliest year when the author is reki kawahara?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_name_42 WHERE author = "reki kawahara"