I do not actually know. I was not involved with the team who put an end to the ordeal. And as far as I am aware, no one made an official announcement detailing what transpired.

[ But he didn't exactly pay too much attention...so there might have been. It's not like losing Heropa would have been that big of a deal to him, so he focused on other things instead. sORRY, Shuichi. ]

But do you see now why this world is a mess in need of a change?