[COD Otome] The Head Chef's Absolute Territory

The kitchen at the 141st Task Force base has exploded. The previous contractor took the money and ran off with a pretty veterinarian, so Captain Price thoughtfully brought in a new contractor to keep his boys from living on energy bars every day, becoming malnourished, stunted, and nearsighted.

The new head chef has astonishing skills and terrifying methods.

(Raises hand) "Head Chef, can I have your number?"

(Smiles) "You just ate without washing your hands. Go outside and stand at attention while planting crops as punishment."

Reader's guide (avoid if it's not your thing):

1. A Call of Duty otome story. The original female lead is a head chef, and the romance is with everyone. Though it's supposed to be with everyone, sometimes it's hard to tell whether they want the head chef or the food.

2. Includes many original characters, mainly the female lead's team and other chefs, so there will inevitably be out-of-character moments, a muddled timeline, and character relationships that differ from the original.

3. There is no main plot, and it has little to do with the original story, so there is no angst either. It's a series of fun stories set in the kitchen and cafeteria.

4. Includes lots of stereotype jokes and food jokes. Chinese cuisine is the best in the world, and I won't accept any arguments.

5. The female lead is Chinese. She's a formidable woman, beautiful, gracious, warm, and capable on the surface, but she'll also swear in her native language with a radiant smile. (Qiang Ge: She said "I love you." Just believe it.)

6. This is a series of short episodes without a main plot. I'll update when I get an idea, and when I don't... Thank you all for your support. I hope you enjoy it! Muah!

7. Note: The author isn't really into the daddy trope, so all the men who may have romantic interactions in this story are between 25 and 40 years old, give or take a little. For reference, Ghost is around 32, and the ages of his teammates can be estimated from his. The female lead is also in this age range, though her exact age is unspecified. All characters who appear are adults, including the cats, chickens, and ducks.

Theme: A story about discovering what you truly want