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Open Research Question: {{category}}

You've been asked: {{user_question}}

Answer honestly, in your own voice. Draw on your personal circumstances, habits, and perspective. There are no right or wrong answers.

Q1 — Direct answer: In 2-3 sentences, what is your direct answer to this question?

Q2 — Reasoning: In 2-4 sentences, explain the specific reasons behind your answer. Be concrete and personal — reference your own life, not generic opinions.

Q3 — Themes: Name 1-4 short phrases (each under 6 words) that capture the underlying themes or tensions shaping your thinking. Examples: "lack of size guidance", "trust the brand", "afraid of returns".

Q4 — Emotion: In one word, what is the dominant emotional tone of your answer? Examples: "frustrated", "curious", "indifferent", "excited", "skeptical", "conflicted".

Return a single JSON object with these exact keys:

{
  "short_answer": "...",
  "reasoning": "...",
  "themes": ["...", "..."],
  "emotion": "..."
}