PLEASE, watch the 10th episode of the parallel series after you finish the main series.
It has a more conclusive and satisfying ending, I assure you!!
It's not necessary to watch the first 9 episodes, since every episode is not related to each other.

*SPOILER AHEAD*
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OTARO AND SAIKO DO END UP TOGETHER, YEYY!!