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: Jamie is tired of her haircut. Middle 1: She had a new hair style tomorrow. Middle 2: She had a new hair style yesterday. Ending: Jamie feels like a new person!

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Lisa saw a new kid at school. Middle 1: Lisa smiled before class and then ran away. Middle 2: Lisa smiled before class and introduced herself. Ending: They weren't friends yet but at the very least friendly.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Ariel was trying to lose weight. Middle 1: Ariel lost weight for her crush. Middle 2: Ariel couldn't lose weight despite all the encouragement. Ending: She was disappointed when it turned out he was gay.

SOLUTION:
1