The high-society drama and fast-paced romance in In the Garden of May are reaching a fever pitch. As Vanessa’s desperate gamble to escape her unwanted marriage blurs the lines between a fake scandal and genuine affection, fans can hardly wait to see what happens next. OtakuSignal is breaking down everything you need to know about the hotly anticipated In the Garden of May Chapter 21—from Theodore’s mysterious actions to the complete global release schedule.
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In the Garden of May Chapter 20 Recap
- The scandal escalates: Vanessa and Theodore’s orchestrated “affair” continued to make waves in high society, putting immense public pressure on her unwanted fiancé to finally call off the engagement.
- Theodore’s Devotion: Despite their relationship starting as a strictly contractual arrangement to ruin her reputation, Theodore showed unexpected tenderness, acting far beyond the duties of a simple gardener and fake lover.
- A Glimpse of the Past: We were given another fractured glimpse of Theodore’s eerie past, which illuminated some of the profound pain that has made him who he is today—an uncommonly stoic man who guards himself from the world fiercely.
- Unwanted Interference: The chapter left us hanging on a nerve-wracking precipice when Vanessa’s fiancé confronted her, enraged at how the situation had affected his ego and determined to avenge his perceived humiliation by taking down Theodore.
In the Garden of May Chapter 21 Spoilers
- Confronting the Fiancé: Theodore is going to have to step up and defend Vanessa from her vengeful ex-fiancé’s attack, possibly slipping out of his “humble gardener” facade along the way.
- The Contract Blurs: With their proximity and excitement of the crisis, Vanessa will likely come to realize her own growing feelings, making this fake scandal feel all too real for both of them.
- Digging Up Theodore: The crazed fiancé may decide to dig into who the gardener really is. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what skeletons the man has hidden away.
- High Stakes: If her ruse is uncovered as just that—a ploy—before the breakup is official, Vanessa stands to be completely ruined and bear the weight of an inherited mountain of debt she has been trying to shirk.
In the Garden of May Chapter 21 Release Date & Time
In the Garden of May Chapter 21 will be released on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Below is the complete global release schedule covering all 28 major time zones so you can catch the official update exactly when it goes live.
| Flag | Region / Time Zone | UTC Offset | Expected Time |
| 🇰🇮 | Baker Island (BIT) | UTC-12 | 1:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇼🇸 | Samoa (SST) | UTC-11 | 2:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇺🇸 | Hawaii (HST) | UTC-10 | 3:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇺🇸 | Alaska (AKST) | UTC-9 | 4:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇺🇸 | Pacific Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 5:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇨🇦 | Mountain Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 6:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇲🇽 | Central Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 7:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇺🇸 | Eastern Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 8:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇧🇷 | Atlantic Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 9:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇧🇷 | Brasilia (BRT) | UTC-3 | 10:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇬🇸 | South Georgia (GST) | UTC-2 | 11:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇨🇻 | Cape Verde (CVT) | UTC-1 | 12:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇬🇧 | Greenwich Mean (GMT) | UTC+0 | 1:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇩🇪 | Central Europe (CET) | UTC+1 | 2:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇪🇬 | Eastern Europe (EET) | UTC+2 | 3:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇷🇺 | Moscow (MSK) | UTC+3 | 4:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇦🇪 | Gulf Standard (GST) | UTC+4 | 5:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇵🇰 | Pakistan (PKT) | UTC+5 | 6:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇮🇳 | India Standard (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 6:30 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇰🇿 | Omsk (ALMT) | UTC+6 | 7:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇲🇲 | Myanmar (MMT) | UTC+6:30 | 7:30 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇹🇭 | Indochina (ICT) | UTC+7 | 8:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇨🇳 | China Standard (CST) | UTC+8 | 9:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇯🇵 | Japan Standard (JST) | UTC+9 | 10:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇦🇺 | Australian Central (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | 10:30 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇦🇺 | Australian Eastern (AEST) | UTC+10 | 11:00 PM (Jun 23) |
| 🇸🇧 | Solomon Islands (SBT) | UTC+11 | 12:00 AM (Jun 24) |
| 🇫🇯 | Fiji (FJT) | UTC+12 | 1:00 AM (Jun 24) |
Where to Read In the Garden of May Chapter 21
To support the creative team and ensure you are getting the highest quality artwork, make sure to read the chapters through the official digital publishers:
- Naver Series / WEBTOON: The primary platforms hosting the serialization of the raw Korean chapters and the localized English translations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plot of In the Garden of May?
Following the death of her parents, Vanessa is left with a mountain of debt and an unwanted political marriage. To desperately break the engagement, she orchestrates a massive scandal by faking a romantic affair with her handsome gardener, Theodore.
Who is Theodore?
Theodore is the male lead who poses as Vanessa’s gardener and partner in her fake scandal. However, he harbors a traumatic past and potentially a hidden identity that extends far beyond his humble job title.
Is it a slow-burn romance?
No. Unlike many historical otome isekai series that drag out the romantic development, fans have praised In the Garden of May for its fast-paced plot. The romantic tension and chemistry between Vanessa and Theodore escalate quickly from the very beginning.
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