So there have been 4 occasions where the kids are altogether in a group

1. On the roof
2. In Santalune Forest
3. On Route 3
4. In Lumiose City

They obviously are taking the anime route, although not fully, we'll be traveling a group part-time. How dynamic do you guys think this will be, and how often do you think we will meet up together in a group?

And don't ignore the fact that we've also seen multiple occasions where we're with them separately.

1. With Shauna in Santalune Forest
2. With Serena and Shauna in front of your house
3. With Tierno and Trevor on some route
4. Talking to Tierno on the Holo Caster
5. With Serena against Team Flare
6. With Serena, Trevor, and Tierno on some route
7. With Tierno and Trevor in some city

I think we'll be seeing a lot of these guys, but not in the annoying way Cheren and Bianca were. It seems Shauna isn't with the group all the time, but hangs out with you a lot, which could cause shippers to rile up. Then there's Tierno and Trevor who seem to travel together since they're seen together in all the non-group shots. And Serena/Callum look like they'll be the rivals we're used to, helping out when they have to, but being a fierce trainer in the process.

I'm pretty excited to be traveling with a group of friends instead of by myself, it adds realism to the game that is much appreciated.