The Uncanny Moon of the Desert

"This is why I cannot help but love you." Yeoryang, a wastrel living hand-to-mouth after the downfall of his clan. One day, he finds a foreign boy abandoned inside a wooden crate. Captivated by the boy's jade-like blue eyes, he names him Oknam and takes him in. However, a few months later, an unforeseen incident forces them apart forever... Thirteen years later, while visiting a gisaeng house after gambling, Yeoryang meets Jang Mun-ha, a man as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sharing drinks, the two quickly grow close. After staying at his home for several days and sharing the stories of their lives, Yeoryang eventually opens up about his deepest secrets and the story of Oknam. In res...