expression
until just now; up to this very moment
Emphasizes that a state or action continued right up to the present instant, often with a sense of sudden change or realization. Used adverbially.
今が今まで黙っていたのに、急に話し始めた。
He had been silent until just now, but suddenly started talking.
今が今まで気づかなかったが、ここに傷がある。
I hadn't noticed until this very moment, but there's a scratch here.