Akuyaku Reijou no Chocolatier wa Oshi no Kouryaku ni Yuukou Deshita

Once a talented pastry chef working at a renowned dessert shop, her life is cut tragically short. However, death is not the end. She awakens to find herself reincarnated within the familiar setting of an otome game she once played. To her dismay, she has not been reborn as the beloved heroine, but rather as Aegelia, the story's villainous heiress destined to rival the protagonist for affection and status. Determined to avoid a grim fate and simply enjoy the exquisite sweets this new world has to offer, Aegelia decides to rely on her greatest asset: her extensive professional knowledge of confections. By applying her culinary expertise from her past life, she hopes to navigate the treacherous social landscape of the game and secure a peaceful future where she can taste all her favorite desserts. Yet, her carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn. As she crafts delectable treats to ensure her own survival, her remarkable skills inadvertently draw the attention of a powerful marquis. What begins as a simple strategy to avoid ruin soon blossoms into an unforeseen romance, proving that a villainess's mastery of chocolate might just be the most effective way to win a nobleman's heart.