18th tier actor/baker MC agrees to be "kept" by entertainment CEO s*um gong ML. MC is very low key, realistic, and undemanding about the relationship, in return ML pretty much ignores him aside from the rare times he invites him to a hotel. Three years in, ML gradually realizes he wants more... and is shocked to find out MC is more interested in his cake shop.... more>>

A relationship that starts off purely transactional and gradually blooms into something warm and sweet. The rating is low, but then ML starts out scummy and cold. <<less

FL | This seems like a knock-off copy of "In the Future, My Whole Body Is a Treasure" with almost exactly the same plot, setting, and characters including the cosplay pajamas. The minor difference is that here the MC is a fish who likes to cook instead of a plant who likes to do alchemy. If you liked one you should like the other.... more>>

I paused at chapter 67, the tl/ed is a bit dodgy and it's FL paid. <<less

After rebirth, fat lovesick chef MC mysteriously becomes the stepbrother of his hated romantic rival / enemy gong ML. MC decides to change his life the second time around by becoming a cop like his new stepdad.... more>>

ML is a ridiculously talented prodigy, while MC is enthusiastic but kinda foolish and not very effective at anything but cooking and housework. It's not clear why ML falls for him esp. considering their family situation. Anyway, it's light and fluffy and there are some fun side CPs and characters including a domineering CEO / BE-addicted BL writer.  <<less

Transmigrator Daoist ghost whisperer Omega forced to marry military general Alpha because of reasons. The MC is essentially a househusband who spends a lot of time cooking delicious dishes, but doesn't work formally as a chef or anything.... more>>

The plot development doesn't hinge on pheromones ("oh God, pheromones are forcing me to s*x against my will"). Instead we follow a romance that steadily develops between newly married O and A, and the O gets to show off his unusual skills.  <<less