as one wishes, in a way that one wants

(と〜) thinking that […] (with the next clause explaining that the truth is contrary to expectations)

in my opinion; I think; I guess; upon thought; upon reflection; upon contemplation / conceivably; presumably

to seem, to appear

continuative of the passive of 思う (omou); continuative of 思われる (omowareru)

(as と思われ) (2channel slang) Synonym of と思う (to omou)

(literary) they (about women or girls)

to think, to deem / 思う: (と〜) to think that / to long for, to yearn for

耳: ear / 身身, 身々:

耳にする: to hear