【シャニマス】Luca Prequel Episodes Compilation Summary

https://youtu.be/nnp5g_Bzfm0
https://www.asfes.jp/game/shinycolors/special/news203647/
https://www.asfes.jp/game/shinycolors/special/135817/
EP1
>Luca is pulling a Chihaya episode 20
>Bunch of her staff are on damage control
>SNS people cry for Kamisama to return
>Her Manager keeps knocking on her door imploring her to open
>She hates sounds, has flashback of Mikoto, bunch of ASMR static/rain

EP 2 (3:50)
>Manager is at Luca's apartment door again, much to her disliking, dropping off a weeks worth of food
>Speaking through the door, she reassures her she doesn't need to worry about anything and everything will be daijoubu
>No response from Luca
>"If ever there's a time you're ready to talk - whether through Chain, Email, or even Twister - I'll hear you out"

EP 3 (4:57)
>Luca's Manager bumps into a co-worker manager on the way out to drop off more food for Luca
>Co-worker asks if Manager is okay, and offers to drop off the food in their place
>Manager was called to the President's office to discuss the situation about Luca, and she's in no position to be running errands any longer
>Manager concedes, and hands the food to Co-worker to handle
>Back at Luca's pit, she receives a message from Manager letting her know more food is on the way
>Luca thinks back on what Manager said yesterday about talking things out
>Luca begins to type on her phone
>"I slept. I slept so much I can't sleep anymore. I cried so much I can't cry anymore. It hurts so much..."
>Her doorbell rings

EP 4 (7:04
>Picks up from the sound of doorbell ringing
>Luca thinks back to her Manager saying everything will be daijoubu
>"Stop coming here already..."
>"Stop coming...!" Luca screams as she opens door to find...
>Co-worker Manager at the door
>Confused, Luca asks where her Manager is.
>"For reasons, I came in her stead."
>"Why...Why didn't she come..."
>"A lot of reasons obviously."
>Luca flashbacks to her Manager's words of reassurance
>Co-worker-kun asks if there's any message she'd like for him to relay, to which she responds harshly to.
>"None! She should come ask herself!"
>Co-worker-kun explains that a lot is happening with her Manager who is still concerned with Luca foremost.
> "Well, I'm right here!"
>"Hahh, you really don't get it, huh? How much she really cares about you. As of late, she's delayed her plans to study abroad because of you."
>Surprised Luca sounds

EP 5 (9:50)
>Luca's manager calls for her through the door.
>Flashback to Luca's Office President talking with Manager
>They received a letter of resignation from...
>"Luca...wait...open up...let's tal-"
>"There's nothing to talk about!"
>Returning to the office, President concedes that while it's regrettable to lose a talent they've raised, perhaps it's for the best
>"You're wrong...You're wrong Luca!"
>"Wrong...? What could I possibly be wrong about...! If you want to leave, hurry up and go already...!"
>Flashback to resume Luca's and Co-worker-kun's conversation
>He goes on to explain that Manager had a dream to study business abroad. While she would pass the entrance exams, for Luca's sake, she always remained here.
>Back to present, Manager begs "That's wrong....I won't leave...! I'm not going, I won't leave you behind"
>"So, it's my fault then...! I was the one...that stole your dream and future-"
>Luca says to herself [Aren't I the one who has been taken away?"]
>"...Just go...!"
>"Luca, you're wrong...! Please-"
>"I said there's nothing wrong about it...! It was over the moment I thought so."
>[Once this rain stops...]
>"It's over." Luca whimpers as she hallucinates Mikoto and Nichika
>"Seriously...just....go already."
>"...Don't...let me steal you away."
>[Once it stops, this time for certain]
>[it'll become silent.]

EP 6 (13:05)
>Luca is finally alone by herself
>"The rain stopped"
>"Just about everything has ceased, and it's finally quiet"
>The sound of an airplane passes over
>A voice belonging to Luca speaks
>"Just hold on and it'll be fine"
>Luca types out [Nook of the room]
>"Ahh, this is. What exactly?"
>Luca types out [In the nook of the room]
>"Come here" calls the voice
>[Somethings here]
>2 Lucas

EP 7 (14:32)
>Luca checks the fridge "...Nothing"
>Hallucination Luca smiles
>Luca types [You, all holed up in your room]
>[Aren't you famished?]
>"Even though it's finally this silent, you're still empty" comments the hallucination Luca
>Manager's stickynote left behind reads "Make sure to eat"
>Luca responds "I've eaten already."
>[Just hold on]
>"Everything's...Everything's all gone-"
>[It'll be fine]
>"Hey, I'm hungry..." hallucination Luca speaks
>The doorbell rings
>[Just hold on]
>"Who?"
>Producer's voice is heard "Hope it's fine to leave on the doorknob."

EP 8 (16:33)
>Resumes from Producer's voice outside Luca's room
>"May she eat this-"
>Once it sounds like Producer had walked away, Luca checks outside and finds food left on her doorknob
>But surprise, Producer was baiting her
>"W...Why are you..."
>"Sorry for showing up unannounced...Didn't intend to run into you..."
>Flash back to a restaurant, Producer is speaking to Manager about Luca's transfer to 283pro if she consents
>While the documents may relinquish rights, Producer is certain there's a lot to be take care of on the other side since they raised Luca.
>Manager begins to speak on something-
>Back at present, Producer informs Luca he promised to deliver food on someone's behalf
>Flashback Manager "ーRather, you have my gratitude."
>"...Hah...Promise-?" Luca responds
>Flashback Manager speaks "While I have many regrets about what I wasn't able to do..."
>Image of Mikoto appears
>"If it's you who's watching from behind..."
>Producer speaks to Luca "Yes, a promise to someone who treasures you dearly."
>Manager waits at the airport
>Luca Haahs
>"Before she departed, she was still concerned about you. And she... apologizes."
>"...Haaah! What gives...! You're not involved with this...!"
>"I am...I want you to stand up on stage again- She wasn't the only one that felt that."
>"Soon, I'll reach you again. At that time-"
>"After explaining the situation, I would like to scout you."
>Luca furiously tells him to f*ck off

EP 9 (19:41)
>Scene begins at a park
>Luca comments "It's gotten noisy again"
>Producer approaches Luca "Hello, glad you're out and about doing your own shopping"
>"If you understand that then leave...I don't need your offerings."
>"True...Guess I'll eat too."
>"F*ck off....F*ck off...!"
>Producer to Manager back at the restaurant "If Luca really wants to quit by her own volition, we are in no position to hold her back..."
>Back at the park, Producer concedes and begins to depart
>Manager speaks to Producer "Luca - She didn't have a home to come back to after a gig. Perhaps, she was aware her mother wouldn't support her path."
>Enter park, Producer "But, once more-"
>Manager continue "After all this, the next time Luca returns home...She would no longer need that support anymore....But she hasn't returned back to her mother yet...meaning somewhere inside of her, there's a remnant of passion left for this world."
>Back at the park, "I'll come back again," Producer mentions.
>Producer asks Manager "You wouldn't suppose her mother would support her in any manner on this subject?"
>Manager responds "...Interesting thought...It's a tough one- Probably, the meaning of that is nothing like what we'd consider."
>Back at the park, "If you're ever in need of something to eat, or some advice-"
>Manager continues "I'm not too familiar with their relationship, but it's one of strong dependence, perhaps faith-
>Luca speaks "Naporitan"
>Manager concludes "In any case, since you are probably aware of the dangers of this path, I believe you must have some thoughts on the matter"
>Back to Luca, "Something you definitely could never provide..."
>Luca types [Mama's Naporitan]
>Luca contnues "F*ck off...Everytime you come here...Over and over...Taking away more and more...Losing it all-"
>Luca types [Nobody Around] .... [Time of Silence] ... [Remnants of Myself]
>"F*ck off...!"
>"So lonely”

EP 10 (23:29)
>Luca sounds
>"More irritating noise"
>"Hello, I was nearby so I came to visit, do you want sweets-"
>"-Earlier I received a new sample product from the make-up artist if you wanted it....Oh yeah, Yesterday-"
>"...Stop...Coming here...Visiting hundreds of times is meaningless-"
>"-Such...a headache"
>"F*ck off....!" Luca screams as she slams the door.
>Luca starts wrenching in pain, feeling headaches, loud noises, heat.
>"Disappear" Snips of a pair of scissors are heard
>Producer sees Luca "Ikagura-san...? Ah...!"
>Snip "Disappear"
>Cut to 283pro, Hazuki is in shock "Producer! That girl...her hair-!" Snip
>Snip "How many times do I have to tell you...Stop coming...! Each time, I'll cut it..."
>Snip "What will it take to get you to leave me alone...!"
>"Whenever you come...it becomes less and less..."
>Mikoto flashes before her "So painful..."
>"The things I cherish...one after another...!"
>Flashback of Manager "Make sure to eat"
>"So lonely"
>Back at 283Pro, Producer "...I hope it's just from being worked up but-"
>Hazuki "-No, it seems like a slight fever...Lay her down inside. Just in case, she should go to the hospital."
>"Why won't you just leave me alone."
>"Ikagura-san...! Please stop...Put them down...!"
>"-Don't leave me"
>"...Don't take anymore..." Snip
>An image of Nichika flashes
>"If you try to take me away..."
>[Just hold on]
I won't be myself any longer-!"
>"Ikagura-san!" Producer slaps her hand (or her face), causing her to drop the scissors
>"To take you away...or steal from you...that's not what I'm here for-"
>"...That's not it- I just want to grab ahold"
>"Just Hold-"
>"I just want to grab ahold...of something"
>"The thing that will make you happy"
>Exasperated Luca sounds
>[Absentminded]
>[The last thing I heard]
>"-I want to support you"
>Back at 283, Hazuki is calming Luca down, wiping her sweat.
>[The last thing I heard was an irritating noise]
>[Like drenched wings rustling dry]
>[Such an irritating noise]