TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Lisa wanted a new hair color. Middle 1: She decided on neon pink because she wanted to reflect her authentic self. Middle 2: She decided on dull brown because she wanted to reflect her authentic self. Ending: Yet her friends didn't agree.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: I went to see a movie with my girlfriend Middle 1: We decided to sneak into an R rated movie even though we were not old enough. Middle 2: We decided to sneak into a club even though we were not old enough. Ending: It was definitely worth the risk!

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Timmy was picked last. Middle 1: He picked that ball because it was ordinary. Middle 2: He picked that ball because he liked it. Ending: And everyone on the team noticed.

SOLUTION:
2