It could be some of the more aggressive monster characters. For example, the dog monsters might be territorial and see Frisk as an intruder, so they bully Frisk.
Well, it could be that in this fanfiction, Frisk gets bullied because they come from a different background than the others. The bullies target Frisk for being an outsider. As the story progresses, Frisk could meet a mentor - like character who helps them gain confidence and teaches them how to deal with the bullies. Frisk might then use kindness and understanding to turn the situation around and make the bullies realize their mistakes.
Toriel is very likely to be involved. She has a motherly nature and would surely be concerned about Frisk's health. She would probably be at Frisk's bedside, offering comfort and warm food.
Often, there's a plot where the sickness is some sort of mysterious ailment that no one really understands at first. So, the characters like Sans or Papyrus might try to use their own unique ways to figure out what's wrong with Frisk. Papyrus could try to 'doctor' Frisk up with his 'amazing' but not always accurate medical knowledge.
One possible plot could be that in a dark, alternate universe, Frisk accidentally wanders into a powerful monster's lair. The monster, feeling threatened by Frisk's presence, attacks without hesitation. Frisk, being human and relatively defenseless, is quickly overpowered and killed. Another plot might involve a betrayal within a group of friends. One of Frisk's so - called friends becomes envious of Frisk's popularity or kindness and devises a plan to get rid of them. They set up a situation where Frisk is in great danger and ultimately meets their demise. A third plot could be related to a curse. Frisk unknowingly breaks an ancient curse that was placed on the land, and as a result, the curse takes their life in a rather cruel and unexpected way.
He might also find some allies. Leo can look for friends or even adults who can support him. If he has a good friend, they can walk together and the bully might be less likely to target him. And if he tells an adult like a teacher or a parent, they can take steps to stop the bullying.
It could be some of the lesser - known badniks that team up to bully Sonic. Since they can't defeat him on their own, they figure that by ganging up on him and bullying him, they can at least make his life difficult.
Well, it's popular because it taps into real - life issues like bullying. Many readers can relate to Deku's experiences on some level. Also, it creates a sense of drama and tension. We as readers are rooting for Deku to come out on top, and the whole process of seeing him deal with the bullies and grow stronger is very engaging. Moreover, it gives fanfiction writers a chance to put their own spin on the character and his backstory, which is always exciting for the fandom.