Previous versions allowed players to grind "Proof" points infinitely, making the game trivial. V24.11.25 introduces a hidden Endurance Stat. Each time you endure a Mesugaki’s specific "Special Taunt" (e.g., being called an "Unwiped Footstool" or having your game save deleted for laughs), your Endurance increases. Higher endurance unlocks new dialogue trees that were previously locked behind a paywall of patience.
The date-based versioning (YY.MM.DD) suggests this is a stable build released on November 25, 2024. According to the official changelog from the developer (Circle: Nuko no Mori), this patch is not just a bug fix—it’s a content expansion. 8-nin No Mesugaki To Pet No Akashi -V24.11.25-
A major complaint from earlier builds (V24.09.xx) was the abrupt ending. The new update adds eight short epilogues—one for each girl—triggered by maxing out both her "Brat Level" (how mean she is to you) and your "Proof of Pet" simultaneously. The epilogues range from surprisingly sweet (the brat admits she needs you) to the comedically tragic (you are traded for a newer model pet). Previous versions allowed players to grind "Proof" points
For fans of: The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (but inverted), Prison School level of humiliation comedy, or Princess Maker but with insults. Avoid if: You dislike reading heavy Japanese dialogue, have zero tolerance for bullying as a gameplay mechanic, or prefer power fantasies. Higher endurance unlocks new dialogue trees that were
The V24.11.25 update finally delivers a balanced experience. The early game is still a brutal slog of taking orders, but the new Endurance system makes long-term play viable. Several fan forums (including the unofficial Mesugaki Haven Discord) praise this version as "the definitive edition" due to the epilogues adding emotional weight to what could have been a one-note joke.
The core appeal of the story lies in the variety of the eight girls, each representing a different archetype of dominance (specifically the mesugaki trope—girls who are bratty, mocking, and superior). While specific names vary by version, they usually fit these profiles: