It'll be explained a little bit next chapter, but Nico / The Shadow Man started his much smaller time loop just before this last confrontation with the Heart Guardians and visiting Mira's office. Mira accidentally tipped him off by telling Nico that she was about to catch the Shadow Man and needed his help. (The foresight magic that both Nico and the Shopkeeper have conflict with each other, allowing both to hide actions/plans from the other)
From the Files of Robin Harper
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