Because you like Simon Belmont in Castlevania
Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.
Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.
The White Queen been treated horribly, but the day of her victory is almost near. See them in Alice in Wonderland.
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
What Ron Weasley lacks in motivation and book smarts, he makes up for in loyalty and street smarts. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Everyone is just a chess piece, and Izaya Orihara is a master player. See them in Durarara!!.
Merciless and manipulative, Queen Ravenna is determined to become the fairest of them all. See them in Snow White and the Huntsman.
Samwell Tarly is a scholar, not a fighter. But that's not good for an aspiring member of the Night's Watch. See them in Game of Thrones.
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.