Refrain Love: Anata Ni Aitai is a dating simulation adventure game about seven men and women, including the player. The protagonist is a male college student who made a vow with friends to find a woman by next Christmas. One day, you meet a girl that looks like the mysterious woman from your dreams.
The game's story follows the events of the year leading up to Christmas Eve. Two main gameplay modes are simulation and adventure mode. In adventure mode, you make choices during conversations with friends or the girl on dates. The city map allows you to visit different locations. Simulation mode lets you part-time job, spend time alone, play with friends, or take a girl on a date.