Why doesn't the NFL commercial bedtime story end the way it's expected?

Maybe there were unforeseen plot twists or changes in the author's vision. Sometimes external factors can also influence the ending.

Yeah, it did. I think the author laid out the clues throughout the story that pointed to this conclusion. The character developments and plot progressions made it logical.

Well, it's unlikely that this is the final conclusion. Often, stories have hidden depths or alternative paths that unfold later on.

Maybe Honoka is too old for bedtime stories and thinks they are childish.

There are several reasons. One, she might be an independent thinker and see bedtime stories as something for younger kids. Two, perhaps she's so tired that she just wants to go straight to sleep without any distractions. Three, she could be eager to have her own thoughts and dreams instead of being influenced by the stories told at bedtime.

Maybe it's the author's creative choice to add some twists and turns. Not all stories go the way we think they will.

Not really. The ending was quite a surprise and not at all what I had envisioned.

The inability to tell the story of the NFL could stem from a lack of access to key information or a fear of getting something wrong and facing consequences. Also, the story might be so intertwined with other factors that it becomes challenging to present it coherently.

One can expect stories about legendary NFL players. For example, tales of how Joe Montana led the 49ers to multiple Super Bowl wins. Maybe it'll also cover the impact of coaches like Bill Belichick on the league over time.

It could be that Ernest's story arc was completed earlier and didn't require further mention. Maybe his role wasn't crucial to the final resolution.