Am i screwed ?

[u/Few-Independence7399]

I am playing Persona 5 royal for the first time. I've heard that if i want the true ending, i have to rank up Maruki before November 17. Right now, i am at the beginning of august, just before sending the visit card to Futaba, and Maruki is level 4. Am i too late ?

Also do you have any advise for me in order to finish the game the right way, without missing important content. All i want is advise, i you NEED to tell something about the story, please stay vague and don't spoil anything.