The character in the story is searching for a sense of present reality, believing that a meaningful 'now' must exist somewhere. She has followed her friends, Gav and Barnesy, in hopes that they would lead her to this elusive moment. Instead, they end up at another haunted house, which symbolizes her frustration and disconnection from the present.

Her reflections reveal a deep dissatisfaction with her surroundings, suggesting that true presence is found in places like America or Tokyo, far from her current location. This longing underscores a struggle with living in the past, as she yearns for a connection to the vibrant present that seems just out of reach.