One way is for Maya to gain confidence and stand up to the bullies herself. She could use her words or some newfound skill to make the bullies realize their wrongdoings. This gives her a sense of empowerment.
Often, the setting plays a role. If it's a school setting, there could be elements like teachers not noticing or not doing enough about the bullying. This can create a sense of injustice. And then there's the theme of change. Maya might work towards changing the situation, either by getting the bully to change or by changing the school's attitude towards bullying.
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.
Perhaps an older teacher or coach who has always had an eye on Kuroko's potential could step in as a savior. They could see the signs of bullying and use their authority to punish the bullies and provide support and guidance to Kuroko, helping him to grow stronger both on and off the court.
One possible plot could be that Kuroko's quiet and unassuming nature makes him an easy target for a group of jealous basketball players. They might try to undermine his confidence before a big game by stealing his training equipment or spreading false rumors about him.
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.
Often, there's the 'opposites attract' trope in these fanfictions. For example, the bullied victim who is shy and introverted might get married to a confident and outgoing person. And there's the 'healing power of love' trope where the love between the two characters heals the emotional wounds of the bullied victim.