In this task, you will be shown a short story with a beginning, two potential middles, and an ending. Your job is to choose the middle statement that makes the story coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.

Q: Beginning: I went to Japan. Middle 1: Restaurants in Japan serve raw sushi. Middle 2: Restaurants in Japan don't serve raw sushi. Ending: I decided to try some and I loved it.

A: 1
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Q: Beginning: Mary had no retirement savings. Middle 1: Mary started saving money too late. Middle 2: Mary started saving money when she turned 40. Ending: She was on track to retire!

A: 2
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Q: Beginning: Rob asked Mary if she had locked the door numerous times. Middle 1: Rob and Mary were robbed while away. Middle 2: Rob and Mary were taken care of while away. Ending: Now Mary has to buy a new television.

A:
1
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