In 1980's mode, it is replaced with a notebook as phones haven't been invented yet. Ayano cannot use her phone when she's in Buraza Town or her basement. Here, the player will find a menu that has several options: Photo Gallery, Tasks, Pass Time, Stats, Favors, Student Info, Load, Settings, Save, Music, Tutorials, Controls, Inventory, Quit, Reset Day, and Schedule. Taking out the phone also pauses the game.
In order to take it out, the player can either press the Enter key (PC) or the Start button (controller).
Ayano's phone has multiple purposes, each represented by an app.