Bruno interrupts his mother to ask about school, expressing concern over how he will keep in touch with his friends Karl, Daniel, and Martin if they are separated. He feels anxious about being apart from his friends and worried about maintaining their connection.
"But what about school?" he questions, showing his desire to stay close to his friends and familiar surroundings. Bruno’s curiosity reveals his fear of losing his social ties and the comfort of known routines amid the changes happening around him.