The MC and ML are a 5/5.

I liked the story a lot when I started reading it but at about half I became insanely bored. I literally only like 3 characters in the whole story.

This is definitely also about taste. Personally, prison life and especially stocks simply don't pique my intereste. So much stock talk. So the last third of the story I only read the dialogues and the spicy scenes. Surprisingly, reading only the dialogues was enough to understand everything that was going on.

I feel like the author is... more>> someone who does not have a lot of experience with writing. They had a good premise for the story but had no idea how to fill it properly. Nearly all of the characters lack depth and are very bland. One of the other couples is alright but the other one gives me a very bad taste because of the age difference.

My end result:

Main couple: 5/5

Other couples: 2/5

Story: 3/5

Execution: 2/5

I understand why other people would enjoy it but my standards are just too high and stocks are just not my thing. <<less

Thanks so much for translating this masterpiece! I'm not a big fan of very smart MLs but I came for the officer/prisoner play and I got that and I'm more than happy!

This book is the definition of tell and not show. I felt like reading a list instead of a story. Chapter 10 and the author still couldn't make me feel anything about the characters. There is not one emotion coming out of their conversations.

Very plain for my taste. Good reviews deceived me ;<

The prison psych test was absolutely goofy. This threw me off:

... more>> "Which of the following items excites you? (A) Children's socks, (B) female underwear, (C) male uniform, (D) none of the above."

What? Not one will admit that he's a p-word in that environment... You are in prison???

Ridiculously overrated.

Dropped. <<less

I liked the MC, the ML was a bit OP, cause of his extremly high IQ, but it was nicely packaged!

I loved their bantering and their interactions!

Something that was missing imao was smut sceence, I just would have preferred for there to be some R-Rated stuff :

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Their chemistry was so nice and I would have liked to delve deeper aspect, especially because they mention all of those kinky plays, but then their is only fade out and metioning that they did the deed... no smut at all!

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All in all it was a verry entertaining storry, with nice characters (their backstorryies weren't that clearly stated but their actions were consistent to their own settings imo). <<less

I was worried I wouldn't find a good read, and then came upon this. The interactions between the main characters were a delight; intriguing and fun cat and mouse play. There are very adult things that occur in the story, the setting is a prison after all, so be forewarned. The translation was excellent. If you want to read something interesting and compelling, this is a great story.

Definitely agree with what one of the reviewers when they said they were a kinky couple. I was squirming with a liiitle bit of embarrassment every chapter here and there through most of the story (maybe because I don't have a thick face? (^～^;) ゞ) The translation quality elevated the story for me as well. I think translator-san perfectly encapsulated the novel with the right equivalent meaning from their word usage. I definitely wouldn't have enjoyed the story were it not translated otherwise.

I liked reading about all pairings, the length... more>> is nice and short, enough to read it in one or two sittings. Definitely perfect length for someone like me whose attention span is slowly dwindling over the years.

Recommended to someone looking for not your typical danmei. I added the 'disability' tag, even though I noticed that users here usually only add that tag to refer to a physical disability. I also modified the genre and added 'Psychological' because I think the novel has enough of it for it to be tagged as such. Feel free to change if you guys don't agree. Thank you author and translator-san, keep up the good work.

I'll certainly read more work done by luckykoi in the future (*´ω｀*) <<less

Oh. My. Gosh. This was like a breath of fresh air. It was like the story was dipped in honey and sugar syrup and then rolled up with cotton candy. Basically I usually drop books near the end but I finished this one in one sitting. It was that good.

Soooo so good!!

I put off reading this for a while because the plot didn’t particularly interest me, but I’m so glad I caved and read it. Restricted Area is a perfect novel to binge in a day, it’s just one of those things you can’t put down.

Im a big sucker for smart, able-to-handle-himself MC and this novel really delivered. The ML was also cool asf and the strong muscle bound trope is also another thing that I am a sucker for. The plot was interesting, though I got a little... more>> bored by the end but the extras definitely made up for it.

Overall there’s no reason for you not to read this. Such a good novel all round <3 <<less

Oh my oh my. I absolutely adore this novel. It was short and sweet. It contained the perfect amount of drama and fluff. I absolutely can not get enough of the two characters.

The MC really was s*upidly cute even though his voyeurism could be a bit problematic, I like that they didn’t take it too far and that it couldn’t exactly be called stalking. I also loved that they were both observing each other.

The character development felt natural and I loved how they easily linked everything together without it feeling... more>> too noticeable.

For example, the watch. I love that it was brought up more than once to keep it fresh in your mind and then slowly peter out before coming back to remind you of it. Being able to seamlessly connect everything like that makes it more than just random plot devices meant to push the plot.

Really, the ending bonuses were the icing on top. It was a perfect way to give the happenings of the other characters as well as close it out.

i thoroughly loved this. Honestly. Highly recommend <<less

This book is an absolute delight, I love both MC & ML plus the side couple are also very fun to read about. I love the humors, the intelligent characters and the s*xual tension is just explosive. Do give it a try, you won’t regret it!

Pros:

Interesting characters. I mean MC w a voyuerism that tried to stop peeking other people and ML that actually ... more>>

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let MC peek him and sometimes go bare chested to hook MC

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ML is more of a logical thinker but still cute and much more fun to read than the usual cold ceo.

The tacit understanding between MC and ML is sooo good. They know how to tease eachother and talk things in such a roundabout way. The relationship is not the enemies to lovers like I expected but it's still good. They are such a cute couple.

Cons :

It's not really deep nor dark. It's like a normal walk at the forest. Honestly,

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it seems like ML went to prison so he could meet with MC w/out being awkward

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it's still a good read <<less

Loved this one. The buildup at the beginning is pretty slow and full of tension. The ML is written really well as a mysterious genius who's always at least one step ahead of everyone else. There is so much s*xual tension in this whole book that I was almost screaming the entire time. But when it finally reaches the tipping point the MC is very active in the relationship and it's honestly so cute how much they're both addicted to each other. Love it.

I love that they're both pe*verts HAHAHAHA. No, but seriously, they suit each other so well. It was a good read.

The peeping tom gets peeped!

If there's anything to get out of this novel, it's the fact that there is someone for every person. This novel makes that very clear.

I'll be real—this novel is really good. The plot isn't bad; it's not complex & easy to follow, not to mention it's not bland & is rather interesting. Not only do you get to feast on continuous servings of dog food but you also get to learn about stocks ooh what joy! (I'm actually being super sarcastic- I don't understand stocks even... more>> if being held at gunpoint)

MC is t-h-i-r-s-t-y & has a habit of voyeurism. Do I advocate it? No, I'm just saying that this fact alone was enough for me to click to the very first chapter to read this rollercoaster of s*xual tension & kinky plays. Come on now! Imagine the guy you've been eyeing (in this case, spying incessantly) on for a long time actually KNOWS you've been spying on him? God forbid THE ABSOLUTE EMBARRASSMENT I WOULD HAVE FELT.

Also prison guard x inmate situations are probably second to teacher x student scenarios for me OK- this is my personal preference shoot me!

I'm only going to keep rambling nonstop about this novel if I continue to type. Random stories that popped up in my head that somewhat have the same air as this: Your Distance & Pastel Colours

(they're quite different, but something about the styles of conversation & s*xual tension reminds me of the two—heck, even Green Plum Island can be thrown into the mix too) <<less

This novel is amazing. I love the mutual kinks and slow acceptance of each other. The busting of preconceptions they had about each other. The action near the end. This is like Pride and Prejudice bent together with Administration by Manna Francis and had a sassy baby.

I love the dynamic between all the couples, but especially the main one. They support each other and each brings a different skill to the relationship. They've each saved the other - there's mutual pampering, but you never get the impression they give up... more>> and rely on the pampering to get by.

That said, the authors is great about acknowledging how each relationship is different. There's one that seems toxic to outsiders, but seems to be based on strong mutual love and understanding. There's another where there is immense pampering. In the end, like the MC proposes, everyone has their good and their bad, and similarly, every relationship has an inside story. <<less

This was a fun read! I specially liked the flirting and teasing between the MC and ML. But what really brought this to life is the characters and how everyone has different outlooks on life. I love how it showed the different characters that end up in prison but anyway!

hundred percent recommend reading this, if you don't like too much chapters but still want a good story like me then this is for you~

I will give ThiiSsss 690/10 ;)

This was amazing! The BEST.

I usually get bored halfway through a novel and force myself to finish it but I didn't even realize when I was finished with the last chapter of the main story. The novel had me fully invested and I enjoyed every second of it :))

Love the translator for explaining a lot of the stuff that you wouldn't have understood without an explanation like the "when did u start liking me" part lol.

The ML and MC are a perfect match. Both as crazy and intelligent as... more>> the other. Both as h**ny as the other :3 I love how their relationship develops and how the MC feels like the ML has stripped him completely naked as he figured out his secrets and reads right through him. The way they flirt with each other is so cuteeee and hot ;)

The stock market stuff was kinda boring and interesting. This was mainly about the development of the ML and MCs relationship but it had the perfect plot to keep you invested. Its a short and wonderful read :) <<less

A very satisfying read, would definitely re-read. This book is seriously a good one for people who do not want much drama but still want an unique and interesting story.

I love the way the situation in the story feels complicated but its actually not as complicated as it seems. I love the story development and also the fact that the ML is strong, but not OP to the point he doesn't need to care about anything. MC is really cute and I love the way his brain works. ML is... more>> also a very cool, I can feel literally feel his charisma exuding from the text. I love the way the two leads are so compatible, the way they meet and their interactions before they ended up together is very enjoyable to read. I love the fact that there is a stark difference in the way the secondary couple love each other and express their love.

The story is sweet with no angst but enough action to keep the story interesting. I love the way the author made everything so realistic and that there are no unrealistic elements of the story. Also, the fact that there were not much unnecessary characters and minor characters strictly played their roles without additional drama made the story even better. <<less

It’s a true definition of a feel good read that doesn’t have any drama nor irritating stuff. Both leads have a mutual interest toward each other and in an equal footing in their relationship. Side characters are also nice.

this is seriously a hidden gem... AHHHHHHHHHH

im literally head over heels in love with both of the main characters and I absolutely love their witty bantering. I love how mature and capable both of them are, and I 100% binged this novel. there was no boring chapter in this novel! the translator also did such an amazing job with the translation that you can't really tell that this novel was translated! the diction and syntax in this novel is *chef's kiss*

please give this novel a read, don't let the whole... more>> prison setting and voyeur thing scare you away! <<less