Yes, the asteroid's presence is made to the characters of Goodbye Volcano High early on, but in the early stages where things are more uncertain, we get to see a nice range of reactions to the news. Some characters turn nihilistic, wondering what the point is if the world is seemingly doomed. Some are trying to theorize what could happen and are trying to be more logical, debating whether or not the asteroid would even hit if it would be a threat. Then there are the ones who acknowledge this issue, discuss it, and maybe even joke about it, all while trying to go about their everyday lives. It's great to see such a wide range of emotions from everyone, including those through the in-game social media app, how Fang reacts...well, that's up to the player.