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: Kira always loved Japanese culture. Middle 1: Kira finally decided to plan a trip to Japan. Middle 2: Kira finally decided to plan a trip to Africa. Ending: It was the best trip of her life.
[A]: 1


[Q]: Beginning: Pat was always tired. Middle 1: Pat was hesitant to drink 40 cups of coffee. Middle 2: Pat decided to drink 40 cups of coffee. Ending: Pat has now been awake for two days.
[A]: 2


[Q]: Beginning: Halloween was on its way. Middle 1: It is a great time for me. Middle 2: I dislike holidays. Ending: I loved decorating for holidays.
[A]:
1