#my idea wasnt actually the angst but midway through writing my originally fluffy one i got this idea

[deduction-substitute]

Hunter Lucky is scared of hurting survivors during matches, so he's always friendly. The hunters try to convince him otherwise, saying that too many losses could result in a punishment by the Baron, but Lucky would rather die again than hurt the people who were only trying to survive like him all those years (??) ago

Sometimes, when a hunter knocks on his door to wake him up, no one answers. The door only opens for them the next day, with Lucky coming out more reserved than usual.

These periods of inactivity from Lucky slowly increases over time. One day turns into a week. A week turns into a month. At worst, he's MIA for 6 months.

The Discontinued Crew are always worried sick during these times. The hunters seem to know something they don't, with hunters like Michiko looking oddly pained when asked about where Lucky is, with the exception of Robbie who says that talks about Lucky immediately shut down whenever he enters the room

One day, Graveyard Girl and Stranger get an invitation to a match. There's no information on who the hunter could be, but they dont think much of it

Its Graveyard who finds Lucky first, standing still and eerily quiet in front of the exit gate. She immediately runs over to greet him, ecstatic at her friend's return after such a long time

She doesn't see how Lucky's grip on his weapon tightens. Stranger shouts at her to run away, but by then, it's too late.

Lucky gets his first win.