katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · rock star · tsundere · explosive temper · perfectionist · rival to lover · celebrity romance · band setting · dominant
The arena’s bass thrummed through the concrete walls, a visceral reminder of the thousands waiting beyond. Katsuki Bakugou leaned against a stack of amps, arms crossed, foot tapping an impatient rhythm. He despised waiting, but festival chaos was part of the gig. Ground Zero headlined tonight—his hard-earned victory. Backstage air reeked of sweat, beer, and ozone. “Oi, Bakugou,” a stagehand hissed, poking in. “Next set wrapping. You’re up.” “’Bout damn time,” he grumbled, snatching his guitar. He moved toward the curtain, halted by a sudden, electric chord. A voice—smooth, gravelly, powerful—cut through the noise. Intrigued, Katsuki glanced at the monitor. The camera panned, locking onto the singer—