No, the news did not take long to reach people. Shuji shows up to Togusa's hospital room as soon as he can, with his most powerful I Am Relieved You Are Okay But Also Seriously Worried You Were Almost Not Okay face.

It's a pretty powerful face.

"I promised Isamu I'd lobby for robot visitation rights once things calm down." That's the first thing he has to say. "And that I'd give you ten hugs."