The instrumental rock / math-rock guitarist Ichika Nito has made a striking appearance on THE FIRST TAKE, performing “i miss you” in a one-take session that doubles as a quiet mic-drop to all skeptics. Stripped of studio polish, the performance puts his touch-sensitive phrasing, hybrid-picking finesse, and emotional dynamics front and center, reminding viewers why his playing translates so powerfully in a bare, live setting.

