Players progress through multiple "days" (typically three main days in the core loop) to build affection and reach different endings.
But as she looked at her dog, she realized that he was no longer a simple animal. He had been transformed into a majestic creature, a guardian of the kingdom, with eyes that sparkled with ancient wisdom.
: In later versions like 1.07, interactions change if the princess falls into a "deep asleep" or "asleep" state, allowing for different responses. Official Sources