When they open Monika After Story with those settings, Monika will tell the player that she was waiting for that long, and she reveals that she is immortal and the player may had cheated by adjusting the game's time. If the player adjusts it, they can go up to 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years after the present day. There is a calendar that sets the time from the present day of the computer. Rather than a focus on narrative development, the primary focus of the game is extended interactions with Monika and simulating the experience of being in a relationship with her. Monika After Story has been described as a 'Girlfriend Simulator,' in the vein of games like Love Plus. After a short introduction, Monika proceeds to sit with the player, randomly discussing different topics, playing mini-games, and otherwise killing time. After the events of Doki Doki Literature Club, the player installs a mod that restores Monika and the world she created for herself and the player.
