Unlocking the best ending in Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is a rewarding challenge that ties directly into the game’s meta storytelling and secret achievements. This guide walks you step-by-step through how to achieve that ending, unlock the Dan Says Hi achievement, and contribute toward the 100% Data Collection for the Breakthrough trophy.

What Is the Best Ending?

In a typical ending, Monika removes herself from the game, and Sayori becomes the new president. However, Sayori inherits Monika’s self-awareness and begins repeating her cycle—until she too ends the game. The best ending prevents this by spending time with each girl in the game before Monika deletes them. This causes Sayori to express gratitude, not omniscient power, preserving the integrity of the Literature Club.

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How to Unlock the Best Ending: Overview

To achieve the best ending, you must:

• Unlock all CGs (special art scenes) for Sayori, Yuri, and Natsuki in Act 1.
• Avoid completing Act 1 until all three paths are finished.

That means three separate playthroughs of Act 1—one focused entirely on each girl.

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Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. First Playthrough: Sayori Path

• Write all poems for Sayori.
• Choose supportive dialogue options for her throughout.
• At the final crucial choice, tell her you love her, not just that she’s your dearest friend.

You must unlock these three CGs:

1. Buttoning Sayori’s blazer.
2. Sayori with an apple juice bottle against her head.
3. Sayori hugging you after the love confession.

Important: Before Sayori’s death, save your game. A good point is the day of the festival, after Monika’s conversation and before going back to Sayori’s house. Once saved, start a new game.

2. Second Playthrough: Natsuki Path

• Write all poems for Natsuki.
• Choose dialogue options in her favor.
• Back her up in the argument with Yuri.

Unlock her three CGs:

1. Her baking with you.
2. Her feeding you cupcakes.
3. Her waking up in your house (Sunday prep).

Repeat the same process: save before the end of Act 1 and start another new game.

3. Third Playthrough: Yuri Path

• Write all poems for Yuri.
• Select dialogue in her support.
• Back her during the Monika/Natsuki conflict.

Unlock her three CGs:

1. Sharing a book with you.
2. Her cutting herself.
3. Her showing you the banner in your home.

At this point, you should have:

• Three save files, each with a full Act 1 playthrough for Sayori, Yuri, and Natsuki.
• All 9 CGs (3 per girl).

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Final Phase: Normal Completion

Now, proceed through the game as usual:

• Pick any girl.
• Let the story progress through Monika’s takeover.
• When you reach her final scene—her staring at you in the void—play through the dialogue until she begins offering random thoughts.
• Delete her character file at that point. This triggers the final phase.

Tip: Don’t rush deletion. Wait until the first “random thought” appears to ensure the CG logs.

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How to Confirm You Did It Right

• During the final credits, all CGs should appear in full color.
  • Black-and-white CGs indicate missing scenes.
• After the credits, Dan’s message appears: the “Dan Says Hi” achievement unlocks.

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Notes on the Poem Minigame

• You don’t need perfect scores (20/20), but you should aim for at least 15/20 per poem for the desired girl.
• If you want, you can unlock bonus achievements for Perfect Sayori, Perfect Natsuki, and Perfect Yuri.
• Use word guides to match poem words to each character.

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Additional Tips

• If you miss a CG, reload your save from that character’s playthrough and correct the path.
• Don’t skip dialogue too quickly—you might miss a flag required for a CG.
• Save often and use multiple save slots to keep your progress tidy.

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Final Words

The best ending in Doki Doki Literature Club Plus offers a more hopeful resolution and deeper closure to the game’s emotional narrative. It’s also one of the most satisfying routes in terms of storytelling and character development.

Unlocking it shows that you cared about each character—and weren’t simply chasing one path. Enjoy Dan’s letter. You earned it.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy your time with the Literature Club… responsibly.