(has a sudden idea) Instead of Miharu and Kris traveling together, why not have them become rivals? Whenever you have access to a computer, we can talk about the battle, have Kris win (since Miharu beat him in the Sinnoh League, it would be better for Kris to win. Plus, Miharu only has basic knowledge about the pokemon in the Isshu Region), and then we go on our merry way. What do you think?
Of course, it has to be a double post, one we create in Kris's POV and the other in Miharu's POV, and then we can go our merry our own ways. Plus, it would be good having a rival during this, huh? :P