Down on the D-pad will de-equip the protagonist's weapon, or drop whatever item she is currently carrying.

When interacting with a student, use the Left Stick to highlight a dialogue option, and use the A button to make a selection.

Use the A button to move forward through the menus, and the B button to move back through the menus.

Click on the Left Stick to spawn a trail that leads to class.

Hold down LT to take out Ayano's smartphone.

Hold down RB to activate Yandere Vision.

This action may only be done at the start of the day.

A key and D key, or Left Arrow and Right Arrow key, to scroll through different panties while browsing through her panties.

Pressing 4 will make Ayano drop the cello case or weapon bag. Holding the other numbers when they are occupied with a hidden weapon will drop that weapon. Holding 1 will have the protagonist take off their raincoat or gloves if they're wearing any. 1 will de-equip Ayano's current weapon, or drop whatever item she is currently carrying.

Use the 1, 2, and 3 keys to select a weapon.

Press the Space Bar while at school to open up a map.

F key to attack people when holding a weapon.

T key to spawn a trail that leads to Ayano's class.

In this mode, the player can see certain NPCs and items through walls.

Hold Left Control to activate 'Yandere Vision'.

Tap Left Control repeatedly to laugh and continue to go through the tiers of laughter.

E to move forward through the menus when the player is paused.

For example, pressing W and D together will highlight the 'Socialize' option, and W will highlight the 'Apologize' option.

During a conversation with a student, the player can also highlight dialogue options using the W, A, S, and D keys to toggle through the options.

During a conversation with a student, move the mouse to highlight a dialogue option, and press the E key to make a selection.

Press Alt to detach the camera from Ayano and go into Cinematic Camera Mode. Click the left mouse button or press the Control button to snap a picture.

Hold down the right mouse button to take out Ayano's smartphone.

Scroll up to zoom in and down to zoom out.

Move the mouse to move the camera angle.

In the future, it will be possible to completely customize all controls. Yandere Simulator Main Article: Yandere Simulator Standard Keyboard Controls

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