What if the world's savior was your most embarrassing past self? This awkward premise is at the heart of the ongoing narrative found in The Player Hides His Past manga English, offering a unique twist on the popular game-meets-reality genre. When monstrous rifts from the VR game “Chronicles of Arcana” threaten Earth, humanity's only hope lies with “players” who awaken with their in-game abilities. Unfortunately for protagonist Lee Ho-Yeol, his awakened avatar mirrors his cringe-worthy middle school persona, complete with embarrassing speech and mannerisms. How can one be a global hero when simultaneously battling intense personal humiliation?