The game unfolds exactly as the original did until the end of the first act, at which point the plot diverges from the original and the game proceeds down a new path depending upon the player's choices. Begrudgingly, Monika agrees to cooperate with the player's plans this time, and the game begins anew.
Set after the events of the main game, the player returns to Monika and states their intent to make things right. DDLC Purist Mod is a fan-made game mod for Doki Doki Literature Club! that aims to turn Doki Doki Literature Club into a traditional visual novel.